Suppose the Outcomes of Births Within a Given Family Are

question 37

Multiple Choice

Suppose the outcomes of births within a given family are independent of each other, and a couple has already had four boys.Which of the following best describes the probability that their next baby will be a girl?

• A)Approximately 50%
• B)Much less than 50%
• C)Much greater than 50%
• D)Not enough information to tell

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