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Find the probability of a couple having at least one boy when a couple has three children

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Answer:

7/8

Explanation:

assuming the probability of getting a boy and girl is 50 50,

(1/2)^3=1/8

1-1/8=7/8

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If you have one child you either have a boy or girl can you tell me the chance of having a boy
I am asking this to have an understanding of what you know
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