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Stirling's formula (named after Scottish mathematician, James Stirling: 1692-1770) is used to approximate large values of n !. Stirling's formula is
a. Use Stirlmgs formula to approximate the given expression. Round to the nearest whole unit.
b. Compute the actual value of the expression.
c. Determine the percent difference between the approximate value and the actual value. Round to the nearest tenth of a percent.
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