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If a family has 5 children, find the probability the family has the following. Assume fairness. a) No girls b) 2 girls and 3 boys c) 4 girls and 1 boy d) At least 4 girls

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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If a family has 5 children, find the probability the family has the following. Assume fairness.

a) No girls

b) 2 girls and 3 boys

c) 4 girls and 1 boy

d) At least 4 girls

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