Your neighbour has two children. You learn that he has a son, Samuel. What is the probability that Samuel's sibling is a brother?

Zerkz asked Apr 4, 2022

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Zerkz asked Apr 4, 2022

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Answer:

1/2

Explanation:

there is a 50 50 chance that somebody is male or female

Ctc Chen answered Apr 10, 2022

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