Asked by Cheril

Below is a sample space for a family with 3 children. BGG stands for the oldest child being a boy, the middle child a girl, and the youngest a girl. Use the sample space to answer the question:What is the probability (in simplest form) that the middle child is a boy? _____
Sample Space
BBB
BBG
BGB
BGG
GBB
GBG
GGB
GGG
Answered by Ms. Sue
I'll be glad to check your answer.

This site may help you.

http://www.mathsisfun.com/data/probability.html
Answered by Cheril
okay.. so my answer is: 4/8=1/2?

simplest form=1/2

is it correct?
Answered by Ms. Sue
That is correct!

Answered by Cheril
okay,thank you!
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome.
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