Chapter 3, Problem 23PDQ

(a)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The probability that all are males in a family of five children?

Introduction:

In general, only two types of genders are possible. Thus, each gender has an equal probability. The probability of male $=P(M)=\frac{1}{2}$ and the probability of female $=P(F)=\frac{1}{2}$.

(b)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The probability that three are males and two are females in a family of five children?

(c)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The probability that two are males and three are females in a family of five children?

(d)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The probability that all are same-sex in a family of five children?