Probability nCm Notation - Description to Value (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on practicing the calculation of combinations using the `nCm` notation, also known as binomial coefficients, in various scenarios. It involves selecting sets of items from a larger group without considering the order of selection. The problems range from choosing smaller sets to selecting all items from the group. Each question presents a scenario for choosing a subset and asks for the correct combination value from a set of options, encouraging understanding and application of factorial concepts and calculations within probability and statistics.

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Probability nCm Notation - Description to Value Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Probability nCm Notation - Description to Value (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Probability and Statistics - Probability with Factorials Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/probability_and_statistics_probability_with_factorials_practice/

1

From a group of 3 items select a set of 3 items regardless of order.

Select the correct value for when the described situation is calculated

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b

c

d

2

Choose a set of 5 items from a group of 5 total items. Ignore the order.

Select the correct value for when the described situation is calculated

a

b

c

3

With a group of 4 options how many ways are there to choose a set of 3 options regardless of order?

Select the correct value for when the described situation is calculated

a

b

c

d

4

Choose a set of 3 items from a group of 5 total items. Ignore the order.

Select the correct value for when the described situation is calculated

a

b

c

d

e

5

With a group of 6 options how many ways are there to choose a set of 3 options regardless of order?

Select the correct value for when the described situation is calculated

a

b

c

d

e

f

6

From a group of 6 items select a set of 2 items regardless of order.

Select the correct value for when the described situation is calculated

a

b

c

d

7

From a group of 4 items select a set of 4 items regardless of order.

Select the correct value for when the described situation is calculated

a

b

c

d

e

f