A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134753119
Author: Sheldon Ross
Publisher: PEARSON
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4. Assume it is equally likely that a child is born a boy or a girl.
a. Draw a tree diagram and list the possible outcomes for a family of 2
children.
b. What is the probability that in a family of 2 children, both will be girls.
c. Extend the tree diagram and list the possible outcomes for 3 children.
What is the probability that in a family of 3, all will be boys?
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Transcribed Image Text:4. Assume it is equally likely that a child is born a boy or a girl. a. Draw a tree diagram and list the possible outcomes for a family of 2 children. b. What is the probability that in a family of 2 children, both will be girls. c. Extend the tree diagram and list the possible outcomes for 3 children. What is the probability that in a family of 3, all will be boys? Page 9 of 15
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