If the Probability in Any Pregnancy of Having a Boy

question 8

Multiple Choice

If the probability in any pregnancy of having a boy is 50%, then what is the probability of having 3 boys in a row?

• A) 3/4
• B) 1/4
• C) 1/8
• D) 1/2
• E) 3/16

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