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A man and a woman have two daughters. What is the probability that their next child will be a girl? a. 1/2 b. 1/4 c. 3/4 d. 1/8

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The probability of a child coming out as a boy or a girl is always 50/50 so A 1/2

This doesn't change even if you've had two girls and are trying for another.

It will just remain a 50/50 or 1/2

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I’m pretty sure it’s 1/2 because honestly it’s a 50/50 percent chance
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