Statement The nnn-th tetrahedral number (cannonballs in a tetrahedral pile) is Tetn=n(n+1)(n+2)6\mathrm{Tet}_n=\dfrac{n(n+1)(n+2)}{6}Tetn=6n(n+1)(n+2). Compute Tet9\mathrm{Tet}_9Tet9. Solution Tet9=9⋅10⋅116=9906=165.\mathrm{Tet}_9=\frac{9\cdot 10\cdot 11}{6}=\frac{990}{6}=\boxed{165}.Tet9=69⋅10⋅11=6990=165.