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− | Note that <math>1+\sum_{k=1}^{n} {k\cdot k!} = 1+\sum_{k=1}^{n} {(k+1)\cdot k!- k!} = 1+\sum_{k=1}^{n} {(k+1)!- k!} = ( | + | Note that <math>1+\sum_{k=1}^{n} {k\cdot k!} = 1+\sum_{k=1}^{n} {(k+1)\cdot k!- k!} = 1+\sum_{k=1}^{n} {(k+1)!- k!} = (n+1)!</math> |
The answer is <math>\boxed{495}</math>. | The answer is <math>\boxed{495}</math>. |
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Problem
Every positive integer has a unique factorial base expansion , meaning that , where each is an integer, , and . Given that is the factorial base expansion of , find the value of .
Solution
Note that
The answer is .
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