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Probability nPm Notation - Letter Notation to Formula (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on the application of permutation notation and its translation into factorial formulas. It covers the basic principles of permutations where learners must match a given permutation notation, such as "nPm", to its corresponding formula involving factorials. Specifically, the task involves selecting the correct formula from multiple choices that represent nPm as n! / (n-m)!, suited to different values of n and m. This set of problems is part of a broader introduction to binomial notation, under the umbrella of probability and statistics.

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Letter Notation to Formula

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Select the correct formula for this notation

6P3_6P_3

Probability nPm Notation - Letter Notation to Formula Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Probability nPm Notation - Letter Notation to Formula (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/
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Select the correct formula for this notation
A LaTex expression showing sub 5 P sub 3
a A LaTex expression showing 5! over 2! times 2!
b A LaTex expression showing 3!
c A LaTex expression showing 5! over 3! times 2!
d A LaTex expression showing 3! over 2!
e A LaTex expression showing 5! over 2!
f A LaTex expression showing 5! over 2! times 1! times 3!
2
Select the correct formula for this notation
A LaTex expression showing sub 5 P sub 2
a A LaTex expression showing 2! over 3!
b A LaTex expression showing 5! over 3!
c A LaTex expression showing 5! over 3! times 2!
d A LaTex expression showing 5! over 3! times 1! times 2!
e A LaTex expression showing 5! over 2! times 3!
f A LaTex expression showing 6! over 4!
3
Select the correct formula for this notation
A LaTex expression showing sub 6 P sub 4
a A LaTex expression showing 4! over 2!
b A LaTex expression showing 6! over 2!
c A LaTex expression showing 6! over 2! times 3!
d A LaTex expression showing 4!
e A LaTex expression showing 5!
f A LaTex expression showing 6! over 4! times 2!
4
Select the correct formula for this notation
A LaTex expression showing sub 5 P sub 5
a A LaTex expression showing 6!
b A LaTex expression showing 6! over 3!
c A LaTex expression showing 5!
d A LaTex expression showing 5! over 5! times 0!
e A LaTex expression showing 6! over 2!
f A LaTex expression showing 5! over 3!
5
Select the correct formula for this notation
A LaTex expression showing sub 6 P sub 2
a A LaTex expression showing 6! over 4! times 1! times 3!
b A LaTex expression showing 6! over 2! times 4!
c A LaTex expression showing 2! over 4!
d A LaTex expression showing 6! over 4!
e A LaTex expression showing 5! over 2!
f A LaTex expression showing 7! over 5!
6
Select the correct formula for this notation
A LaTex expression showing sub 6 P sub 3
a A LaTex expression showing 6! over 3! times 1! times 3!
b A LaTex expression showing 6! over 3! times 3!
c A LaTex expression showing 3! over 3!
d A LaTex expression showing 6! over 3!
e A LaTex expression showing 8! over 4!
7
Select the correct formula for this notation
A LaTex expression showing sub 4 P sub 3
a A LaTex expression showing 6! over 3!
b A LaTex expression showing 4!
c A LaTex expression showing 4! over 1! times 3!
d A LaTex expression showing 4! over 1! times 2!
e A LaTex expression showing 4! over 3! times 1!
f A LaTex expression showing 3!