Letter Notation to Value (Level 1)

This math topic covers the application of combinations (nCm) in probability and statistics, focusing on converting letter notation to numerical values. Problems involve selecting the correct result of evaluated combinations, such as "5 choose 4" or "6 choose 3." Each question lists several possible answers in fractional format, and students must determine the correct fraction representing the combination's result. This topic serves as a practice in understanding factorial application and calculating combinatorial expressions used within the broader context of probability and statistics.

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Probability nCm Notation - Letter Notation to Value Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Probability nCm Notation - Letter Notation to Value (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
Select the correct value for when this notation is calculated
A LaTex expression showing sub 4 \text{C} sub 3
a A LaTex expression showing 24 over 1
b A LaTex expression showing 24 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 6 over 24
2
Select the correct value for when this notation is calculated
A LaTex expression showing sub 6 \text{C} sub 2
a A LaTex expression showing 720 over 48
b A LaTex expression showing 720 over 24
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 720
3
Select the correct value for when this notation is calculated
A LaTex expression showing sub 3 \text{C} sub 2
a A LaTex expression showing 6 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 6 over 1
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 6
d A LaTex expression showing 6 over 2
4
Select the correct value for when this notation is calculated
A LaTex expression showing sub 5 \text{C} sub 4
a A LaTex expression showing 24 over 120
b A LaTex expression showing 120 over 24
c A LaTex expression showing 120 over 1
5
Select the correct value for when this notation is calculated
A LaTex expression showing sub 6 \text{C} sub 3
a A LaTex expression showing 720 over 36
b A LaTex expression showing 5040 over 144
c A LaTex expression showing 720 over 6
d A LaTex expression showing 720 over 48
e A LaTex expression showing 24 over 4
6
Select the correct value for when this notation is calculated
A LaTex expression showing sub 4 \text{C} sub 2
a A LaTex expression showing 6 over 2
b A LaTex expression showing 24 over 2
c A LaTex expression showing 24 over 4
d A LaTex expression showing 720 over 48
e A LaTex expression showing 2 over 24
7
Select the correct value for when this notation is calculated
A LaTex expression showing sub 5 \text{C} sub 2
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 120
b A LaTex expression showing 120 over 12
c A LaTex expression showing 720 over 36
d A LaTex expression showing 120 over 6