Probability nCm Notation - Letter Notation to Bracket Notation (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on understanding and translating probability expressions between two notations: letter notation (nCm) and bracket notation. The students practice converting 'n choose m' expressions, denoted as subscripts in letter notation, to the traditional bracket format used in binomial coefficients. Each question presents a 'nCm' expression alongside multiple-choice answers in bracket notation, requiring students to select the correct equivalent. This is part of a broader introduction to probability and statistics, emphasizing binomial notation.

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Letter Notation to Bracket Notation

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Select the bracket notation that means the same thing as this letter notation

_5\text{C}_2

Probability nCm Notation - Letter Notation to Bracket Notation Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Probability nCm Notation - Letter Notation to Bracket Notation (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Probability and Statistics - Permutations and Combinations Calculating - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/probability_and_statistics_permutations_and_combinations_calculation_intro/

Select the bracket notation that means the same thing as this letter notation

A LaTex expression showing sub 6 C sub 3

a $A LaTex expression showing {7\choose2}$

b $A LaTex expression showing {8\choose2}$

c $A LaTex expression showing {5\choose5}$

d $A LaTex expression showing {6\choose3}$

e $A LaTex expression showing {3\choose6}$

f $A LaTex expression showing {8\choose3}$

Select the bracket notation that means the same thing as this letter notation

A LaTex expression showing sub 3 C sub 3

a $A LaTex expression showing {5\choose3}$

b $A LaTex expression showing {3\choose3}$

c $A LaTex expression showing {3\choose2}$

d $A LaTex expression showing {5\choose2}$

e $A LaTex expression showing {4\choose4}$

Select the bracket notation that means the same thing as this letter notation

A LaTex expression showing sub 6 C sub 2

a $A LaTex expression showing {5\choose2}$

b $A LaTex expression showing {2\choose6}$

c $A LaTex expression showing {8\choose2}$

d $A LaTex expression showing {6\choose2}$

e $A LaTex expression showing {4\choose4}$

f $A LaTex expression showing {5\choose4}$

Select the bracket notation that means the same thing as this letter notation

A LaTex expression showing sub 4 C sub 4

a $A LaTex expression showing {3\choose3}$

b $A LaTex expression showing {4\choose4}$

c $A LaTex expression showing {6\choose3}$

d $A LaTex expression showing {3\choose2}$

e $A LaTex expression showing {5\choose5}$

f $A LaTex expression showing {5\choose4}$

Select the bracket notation that means the same thing as this letter notation

A LaTex expression showing sub 4 C sub 3

a $A LaTex expression showing {6\choose4}$

b $A LaTex expression showing {4\choose4}$

c $A LaTex expression showing {5\choose2}$

d $A LaTex expression showing {4\choose3}$

e $A LaTex expression showing {3\choose4}$

f $A LaTex expression showing {3\choose3}$

Select the bracket notation that means the same thing as this letter notation

A LaTex expression showing sub 3 C sub 2

a $A LaTex expression showing {4\choose2}$

b $A LaTex expression showing {2\choose3}$

c $A LaTex expression showing {3\choose2}$

d $A LaTex expression showing {3\choose3}$

e $A LaTex expression showing {5\choose2}$

Select the bracket notation that means the same thing as this letter notation

A LaTex expression showing sub 6 C sub 5

a $A LaTex expression showing {6\choose5}$

b $A LaTex expression showing {6\choose4}$

c $A LaTex expression showing {7\choose5}$

d $A LaTex expression showing {5\choose6}$

e $A LaTex expression showing {7\choose6}$

f $A LaTex expression showing {4\choose4}$