Mathematics Grade 6 15 min

Compare sums and differences of unit fractions

Compare sums and differences of unit fractions

What you'll learn

  • Differentiate between permutations and combinations by correctly identifying whether order matters in at least 8 out of 10 given scenarios.
  • Apply the permutation formula (nPr) to solve probability problems involving ordered arrangements of objects, achieving at least 70% accuracy on a problem set.
  • Apply the combination formula (nCr) to calculate probabilities in scenarios where order is irrelevant, demonstrating the process clearly and correctly in at least 3 out of 4 word problems.
  • Solve complex probability problems involving both permutations and combinations by selecting the appropriate counting technique and arriving at the correct solution with justification in at least 2 out of 3 multi-step problems.

Tutorial Preview

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Which is greater: 1/2 + 1/4 or 1/3 + 1/6?

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Which is smaller: 1/2 - 1/3 or 1/4 - 1/5?

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Compare: 1/4 + 1/8 vs 1/2 - 1/5

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Which expression is greater: (A) 1/3 + 1/6 or (B) 1/4 + 1/8?
0.A
1.B
2.Equal
3.Can't tell
Easy
Which expression is greater: (A) 1/5 + 1/10 or (B) 1/2 + 1/6?
0.A
1.B
2.Equal
3.Can't tell
Easy
Which expression is greater: (A) 1/2 - 1/4 or (B) 1/3 - 1/6?
0.A
1.B
2.Equal
3.Can't tell

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