SOLUTION: Can I get help with the problem? what is the probability that a family with 8 children has 6 girls? Thanks Gina

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Question 430391: Can I get help with the problem?
what is the probability that a family with 8 children has 6 girls?
Thanks
Gina
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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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
C%288%2C6%29%2A%281%2F2%29%5E2%2A%281%2F2%29%5E6+=+C%288%2C6%29%2F2%5E8+=+7%2F64