Find the Probability

question 126

Multiple Choice

Find the probability. Round to the nearest ten-thousandth when necessary.
-A family has five children. The probability of having a girl is 1/2. What is the probability of having Exactly 3 girls and 2 boys?

• A) 0.6252
• B) 0.0313
• C) 0.0625
• D) 0.3125

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