Choose N Letters from M, Count of Total Outcomes - To nCm Notation (Level 1)

This topic focuses on probability counting skills, specifically the ability to compute the number of ways to choose a subset of items from a larger set using the binomial coefficient notation, which is often represented as "n choose m" (nCm). It includes exercises that ask students to determine how many ways different numbers of letter tiles can be drawn from a given set and to express their answers using this combinatorial notation. This forms part of a broader introduction to probability and statistics, emphasizing binomial notation.

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Probability Counting - Choose N Letters from M, Count of Total Outcomes - To nCm Notation Worksheet

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Probability Counting - Choose N Letters from M, Count of Total Outcomes - To nCm Notation
1
An svg image showing a math problem
How many total ways can 3 letter tiles be drawn from this set? Show in nCm notation.
a A LaTex expression showing sub 5 \text{B} sub 3
b A LaTex expression showing sub 5 \text{R} sub 3
c A LaTex expression showing sub 3 \text{C} sub 5
d A LaTex expression showing sub 3 \text{C} sub 3
e A LaTex expression showing sub 5 \text{C} sub 3
f A LaTex expression showing sub 5 \text{P} sub 3
2
An svg image showing a math problem
How many total ways can 2 letter tiles be drawn from this set? Show in nCm notation.
a A LaTex expression showing sub 5 \text{C} sub 2
b A LaTex expression showing sub 5 \text{R} sub 2
c A LaTex expression showing sub 5 \text{P} sub 2
d A LaTex expression showing sub 5 \text{C} sub 4
e A LaTex expression showing sub 4 \text{C} sub 3
f A LaTex expression showing sub 2 \text{C} sub 5
3
An svg image showing a math problem
How many total ways can 2 letter tiles be drawn from this set? Show in nCm notation.
a A LaTex expression showing sub 7 \text{B} sub 2
b A LaTex expression showing sub 5 \text{C} sub 4
c A LaTex expression showing sub 9 \text{C} sub 2
d A LaTex expression showing sub 7 \text{P} sub 2
e A LaTex expression showing sub 5 \text{C} sub 3
f A LaTex expression showing sub 7 \text{C} sub 2
4
An svg image showing a math problem
How many total ways can 2 letter tiles be drawn from this set? Show in nCm notation.
a A LaTex expression showing sub 5 \text{C} sub 2
b A LaTex expression showing sub 5 \text{R} sub 2
c A LaTex expression showing sub 5 \text{B} sub 2
d A LaTex expression showing sub 5 \text{P} sub 2
e A LaTex expression showing sub 7 \text{C} sub 4
f A LaTex expression showing sub 4 \text{C} sub 2
5
An svg image showing a math problem
How many total ways can 2 letter tiles be drawn from this set? Show in nCm notation.
a A LaTex expression showing sub 2 \text{C} sub 6
b A LaTex expression showing sub 6 \text{C} sub 2
c A LaTex expression showing sub 8 \text{C} sub 2
d A LaTex expression showing sub 6 \text{B} sub 2
e A LaTex expression showing sub 6 \text{P} sub 2
f A LaTex expression showing sub 6 \text{R} sub 2
6
An svg image showing a math problem
How many total ways can 3 letter tiles be drawn from this set? Show in nCm notation.
a A LaTex expression showing sub 6 \text{C} sub 3
b A LaTex expression showing sub 3 \text{C} sub 6
c A LaTex expression showing sub 6 \text{R} sub 3
d A LaTex expression showing sub 4 \text{C} sub 2
e A LaTex expression showing sub 4 \text{C} sub 3
f A LaTex expression showing sub 6 \text{P} sub 3
7
An svg image showing a math problem
How many total ways can 3 letter tiles be drawn from this set? Show in nCm notation.
a A LaTex expression showing sub 7 \text{C} sub 3
b A LaTex expression showing sub 7 \text{B} sub 3
c A LaTex expression showing sub 7 \text{P} sub 3
d A LaTex expression showing sub 7 \text{C} sub 4
e A LaTex expression showing sub 3 \text{C} sub 7
f A LaTex expression showing sub 7 \text{R} sub 3
8
An svg image showing a math problem
How many total ways can 2 letter tiles be drawn from this set? Show in nCm notation.
a A LaTex expression showing sub 7 \text{C} sub 2
b A LaTex expression showing sub 9 \text{C} sub 4
c A LaTex expression showing sub 2 \text{C} sub 7
d A LaTex expression showing sub 7 \text{C} sub 3
e A LaTex expression showing sub 7 \text{P} sub 2
f A LaTex expression showing sub 7 \text{R} sub 2