SOLUTION: I have six children. What is the probability that they won't all be boys or girls?
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Question 795215: I have six children. What is the probability that they won't all be boys or girls?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I have six children. What is the probability that they won't all be boys or girls?
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P(all boys) = (1/2)^6
P(all girls) = (1/2)^6
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Ans: 2(1/2)^6 = 0.0313
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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