SOLUTION: A couple is planning on having 2 children- assuming having a girl or boy are equally likely determine the probability of having 2 girls, one boy and one girl, and at least one girl
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Question 1034796: A couple is planning on having 2 children- assuming having a girl or boy are equally likely determine the probability of having 2 girls, one boy and one girl, and at least one girl.
Also construct a tree diagram showing your results
Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The possible results are
BB
BG
GB
GG
Two boys = 1/4
One boy one girl = 2/4 = 1/2
Two girls = 1/4
At least one girl = 3/4
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