The first error in factorial

The first error in factorial

Using the data type double together with the function factorial can lead to errors. A simple way to demonstrate numerical errors is to calculate

n!/(n-1)! - n

The true value of this term is zero.

Q: Find the smallest number n, for which this term is not exactly zero, when calculated in MATLAB! Do not enter leading or trailing zeros or blanks!

Answer 1

[Walter Roberson]

Okay, done.