a family has two children. what is the probability that both are girls, given that at least one is a boy

Bernardo Jerez asked Feb 9, 2022

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Bernardo Jerez asked Feb 9, 2022

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Answer: The probability would be zero

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There are two children and one is a boy, so the probability of both being girls is a zero

Lainie answered Feb 13, 2022

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