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what is the probability that a family with 8 children has 6 girls?
Thanks
Gina

Answer by robertb(5830)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assuming that a boy and a girl have equal chances of being born, then the probability that a family with 8 children has 6 girls is

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