Computing Large Factorials.

Kiernan, Gerard

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Publication Date: 1985

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Computing Large Factorials.

Kiernan, Gerard

College Mathematics Journal, v16 n5 p403-12 Nov 1985

Provides several algorithms that use extended precision methods to compute large factorials exactly. The programs are written in BASIC and PASCAL. The approach used for computing N considers how large N is, how the built-in limitation on exact integer representation can be bypassed, and how long it takes to compute N. (JN)

Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Software, Higher Education, Logarithms, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Computer Programs

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Language: English

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