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A couple has 6 children, of which 5 are girls and 1 is a boy. The probability (in percentage) of having a girl next, is
A couple has 6 children, of which 5 are girls and 1 is a boy. The probability (in percentage) of having a girl next, is
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The correct option is C 50%
Determination of the sex of each child is an independent and exclusive event. So the probability of whether the child will be a boy or a girl is 1 out of 2, or 50% each, in every case.
Determination of the sex of each child is an independent and exclusive event. So the probability of whether the child will be a boy or a girl is 1 out of 2, or 50% each, in every case.
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