Question

If a couple has three daughters, what are the chances that the fourth child will be a son?

• A. 100%
• B. 75%
• C. 50%
• D. 0%

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

50%

Each pregnancy has a 50% chance of resulting in a boy or girl and this does not include the possibility of multiples. Having 3 daughters previously does not affect the chances of any resulting pregnancy. The chance of having a boy remains at 50%. Thus, the correct answer is option C.