What is "$\ldots$" called in English when it comes to counting rule for compound events?

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Hi! How do you read this theory in English, mainly GenAm/RP?

Theorem one point two.

If an operation consists of k steps, of which the first can be done in n-subscript-one ways, for each of these the second step can be done in n-subscript-two ways, for each of the first two the third step can be done in n-subscript-three ways, and so forth, then the whole operation can be done in n-subscript-one times n-subscript-two ellipsis times n-subscript-k ways.

Is "$\ldots$" informally called "all the way down to" and formally "and so forth"?

In the second case, like "r = 0,1,2,...,n".

How is this sentance said?

r equals zero, one, two, and so on to n.

r equals zero, one, two, and so forth to n.

r equals zero, one, two, and so on n equals n.

r equals zero, one, two, and so forth n equals n.

Are they correct?

What is your familiar way to say them?

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Reading mathematical text is not about learning/training english, correctness according to any ruleset should not be a priority. As long as whoever is (supposed to be) listening understands you (and judging from the comments, that's you), you should be fine.

I think what I've heard is mostly "dot, dot, dot". I've never considered that there should be formal as well as informal versions, and I don't think it makes much sense to have such a distinction "$\ldots$" is informal either way.

English isn't my first language either, so adjust your valuation of this answer accordingly.