Asked by Georgette
A newlywed couple wishes to have 3 children. What is the probability of having exactly 2 boys?
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Answered by
Reiny
prob(2boys of 3 children)
= C(3,2)(1/2)^2 (1/2)
= 3/8
or, you could list them:
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BBG
BGB
BGG
GBB
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There are 3 with 2 boys, 1 girl
prob(your event) = 3/8
= C(3,2)(1/2)^2 (1/2)
= 3/8
or, you could list them:
BBB
BBG
BGB
BGG
GBB
GBG
GGB
GGG
There are 3 with 2 boys, 1 girl
prob(your event) = 3/8
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