I can grow rapidly with a simple change, yet I am just a product of my predecessors. What am I?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider what happens when you multiply downwards.
Answer
A factorial
Explanation
A factorial is the product of all positive integers up to a given number, growing quickly.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A factorial.
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