factorial, in mathematics, the product of all positive integers less than or equal to a given positive integer and denoted by that integer and an exclamation point. Thus, factorial seven is written 7!, meaning 1 × 2 × 3 × 4 × 5 × 6 × 7. Factorial zero is defined as equal to 1.

What is factorial example?

Factorials (!) are products of every whole number from 1 to n. In other words, take the number and multiply through to 1. For example: If n is 3, then 3! is 3 x 2 x 1 = 6.

How do you explain factorial?

Factorials are very simple things. They're just products, indicated by an exclamation mark. For instance, "four factorial" is written as "4!" and means 1×2×3×4 = 24. In general, n!