[Math] Let $G$ be a finite simple group. Suppose that $H$ is a subgroup of $G$ with index $n=|G:H|>1$. Show that $|H|$ divides $(n-1)!$

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Let $G$ be a finite simple group. Suppose that $H$ is a subgroup of $G$ with index $n=|G:H|>1$. Show that $|H|$ divides $(n-1)!$ Hint: consider the action of $G$ on right cosets of $H$ in $G$.

I'm not sure I even know where a starting point would be.
Thanks

Best Answer

The action of $G$ on the cosets of $H$ gives a homomorphism $G\to S_n$. This must be injective, else the kernel would be a normal subgroup of $G$.

Now we have $n|H|=|G|$ and $|G|$ divides the order of $S_n\ldots$