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