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You need the following definition for this exercise: Let $0!=1 ; 1!=1 ; 2!=2 \cdot 1$; and, in general, $n!=n(n-1)(n-2) \cdots 3 \cdot 2 \cdot 1$. The symbol $n!$ is read " $n$ factorial." Now let $$ S_n=2+\frac{1}{2!}+\frac{1}{3!}+\frac{1}{4!}+\cdots+\frac{1}{n!} $$ Compute $S_n$ for $n=5,10$, and 15 . Compare the resulting values with the value of $e$ on page 424 .

Name: Problem 112, Chapter 4: Precalculus: A Right Triangle Approach
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Description: You need the following definition for this exercise: Let 0!=1 ; 1!=1 ; 2!=2 ·1; and, in general, n!=n(n-1)(n-2) ⋯3 ·2 ·1. The symbol n! is read " n factorial." Now let Sn=2+(1)/(2!)+(1)/(3!)+(1)/(4!)+⋯+(1)/(n!) Compute Sn for n=5,10, and 15 . Compare the resulting values with the value of e on page 424 .

    You need the following definition for this exercise:

Let $0!=1 ; 1!=1 ; 2!=2 \cdot 1$; and, in general, $n!=n(n-1)(n-2) \cdots 3 \cdot 2 \cdot 1$. The symbol $n!$ is read " $n$ factorial." Now let

$$
S_n=2+\frac{1}{2!}+\frac{1}{3!}+\frac{1}{4!}+\cdots+\frac{1}{n!}
$$


Compute $S_n$ for $n=5,10$, and 15 . Compare the resulting values with the value of $e$ on page 424 .

Precalculus: A Right Triangle Approach

Ratti, McWaters,… 5th Edition

Chapter 4, Problem 112

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You need the following definition for this exercise: Let $0!=1 ; 1!=1 ; 2!=2 \cdot 1$; and, in general, $n!=n(n-1)(n-2) \cdots 3 \cdot 2 \cdot 1$. The symbol $n!$ is read " $n$ factorial." Now let $$ S_n=2+\frac{1}{2!}+\frac{1}{3!}+\frac{1}{4!}+\cdots+\frac{1}{n!} $$ Compute $S_n$ for $n=5,10$, and 15 . Compare the resulting values with the value of $e$ on page 424 .