When three children are borm: Assuming that boys and girls are equally likely, find the probability of getting three children of all the same gender

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John Mathison · Answer 1 · 2019-05-25T20:12:02+0000

Prob ( 3 girls) = 1/2 * 1/2 * 1/2 = 1/8
Prob (3 boys) = 1/2 * 1/2 * 1/2 = 1/8
Therefore:-
Prob ( 3 of same gender) = 1/8 + 1/8 = 1/4 Answer