SOLUTION: What is the probability that 12 couples having babies will all have girls? Thank you so so much!

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Question 273194: What is the probability that 12 couples having babies will all have girls?
Thank you so so much!
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the probability that 12 couples having babies will all have girls?
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If P(girl) = 1/2
P(x=12) = (1/2)^12 because the births are all independent.
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(1/2)^12 = 0.00024414....
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Stan H.