document.write( "Question 269015: a couple has 4 children find the probability 3 are girls \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #197151 by stanbon(75887) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! a couple has 4 children find the probability 3 are girls \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "It's the same as the probability of having 1 boy. \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "P(3 girls in 4) = 4C3(1/2)^3(1/2) = 4(1/2)^4 = 4(1/16) = 1/4 \n" ); document.write( "======================= \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |