Finite Mathematics (11th Edition)
Finite Mathematics (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780321979438
Author: Margaret L. Lial, Raymond N. Greenwell, Nathan P. Ritchey
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8.4, Problem 1E

Suppose that a family has S children. Also, suppose that the probability of having a girl is 1/2. Find the probabilities that the family has the following children.

Exactly 2 girls and 3 boys

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