Find the Indicated Probability $\frac { 7 } { 8 }$

question 56

Multiple Choice

Find the indicated probability. Round your answer to 6 decimal places when necessary.
-What is the probability that a family with three children does not have three children of the same gender? Assume boys and girls are equally likely.

• A) \(\frac { 7 } { 8 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 4 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 3 } { 4 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 2 } { 3 }\)

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