Paper 2 · Probability ⏱ Tested in 1 exam question since 2015 Lesson 5 of 11

LCOL Probability 5: nCr

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You’ll learn

  • Use nCr to choose a group where order doesn't matter
  • Combine choices with the ‘and’ (multiply) rule

Formula used

nCr (choosing a group)

Use the nCr button: n nCr r

On page 20 of the log tables — read it off, don’t memorise.

Most recent exam questions

  • 2015 P2 Q1(c)

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