Let's assume that there exists simple non-Abelian group $G$ of order $120$. How can I show that $G$ is isomorphic to some subgroup of $A_6$?
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Non-Abelian simple group of order $120$
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A group of order 120 can not be simple. Let's assume that there exists simple non-abelian group $G$ of order 120. Then we know the number Sylow 5-subgroups of $G$ is 6. Hence, the index of $N_{G}(P)$ in $G$ is 6 ($P$ is a Sylow 5-subgroup of $G$). Now there exists a monomorphism $\phi$ of $G$ to $S_{6}$. We claim that $\operatorname{Im\phi}\leq A_{6}$. Otherwise $\operatorname{Im\phi}$ has an odd permutation and so $G$ has a normal subgroup of index 2, a contradiction. Hence, $G\cong \operatorname{Im(\phi)}\leq A_{6}$.
Hint: How many Sylow 5-subgroups will $G$ have? Do you know of a way $G$ acts on them?