An affected daughter An unaffected daughter Ginger is pregnant with a fifth child, a son.  What is the probability that this son will be affected by Lalaphobia?  Assume Lalaphobia is a rare disease. Your answer should be a whole number between 0 and 100.  For example, if you enter 33, it means you think there is 33% chance that the son will be affected by Lalaphobia

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Fred, a male, is affected with Lalaphobia.  Fred's father is also affected with Lalaphobia; but his mother is unaffected.

Fred marries Ginger (a female), who is unaffected, and they have four children:

  • An affected son
  • An unaffected son
  • An affected daughter
  • An unaffected daughter

Ginger is pregnant with a fifth child, a son.  What is the probability that this son will be affected by Lalaphobia?  Assume Lalaphobia is a rare disease.

Your answer should be a whole number between 0 and 100.  For example, if you enter 33, it means you think there is 33% chance that the son will be affected by Lalaphobia.

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