This math topic focuses on calculating factorial expressions, specifically those where a single factorial is divided by a factorial with a difference in its argument (symbolized as "n! over (n-r)!"). The problems are designed to test understanding of how factorial calculations interact within the format of division, particularly in scenarios relevant to probability and statistics. Each question presents a factorial divided by another factorial with a subtracted value inside the bracket, challenging students to apply factorial properties and arithmetic operations to find the correct value.

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Factorial Calculation - Single over Bracketed Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Factorial Calculation - Single over Bracketed (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Probability and Statistics - Probability with Factorials Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/probability_and_statistics_probability_with_factorials_intro/
1
What is the value of this factorial expression?
A LaTex expression showing 3! over (5 - 2)!
a A LaTex expression showing 20
b A LaTex expression showing 6
c A LaTex expression showing 1
d A LaTex expression showing 4
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 4
2
What is the value of this factorial expression?
A LaTex expression showing 2! over (5 - 2)!
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 60
c A LaTex expression showing 1
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 12
e A LaTex expression showing 2
3
What is the value of this factorial expression?
A LaTex expression showing 5! over (3 - 2)!
a A LaTex expression showing 6
b A LaTex expression showing 24
c A LaTex expression showing 60
d A LaTex expression showing 120
4
What is the value of this factorial expression?
A LaTex expression showing 5! over (6 - 2)!
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5
b A LaTex expression showing 5
c A LaTex expression showing 1
d A LaTex expression showing 120
5
What is the value of this factorial expression?
A LaTex expression showing 3! over (5 - 3)!
a A LaTex expression showing 1
b A LaTex expression showing 60
c A LaTex expression showing 6
d A LaTex expression showing 3
6
What is the value of this factorial expression?
A LaTex expression showing 5! over (5 - 4)!
a A LaTex expression showing 120
b A LaTex expression showing 60
c A LaTex expression showing 20
d A LaTex expression showing 6
7
What is the value of this factorial expression?
A LaTex expression showing 3! over (4 - 4)!
a A LaTex expression showing 6
b A LaTex expression showing 2
c A LaTex expression showing 1
d A LaTex expression showing 3
Factorial Calculation - Single over Bracketed (Level 1) - Mobius Math