Question

Theoretical Probabilities. Use the theoretical method to determine the probability ofthe following outcomes and events. State any assumptions that you make.Randomly selecting a two-child family with two boys

Answer 1

P = 1/4

Explanation:

If we select a two-child family, the possibilities are:

boy, boy

boy, girl

girl, boy

girl, girl

We have 4 possible outcomes and in only one outcome the family has two boys.

So, the probability the selected family has two boys is P:

`P=(1)/(4)`