College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability - Exercise Set 8.7 - Page 784: 24

Answer

Probability of selecting a family with at least two female children = $\frac{1}{2}$

Work Step by Step

Total outcomes = (MMM, MMF, MFM, FMM, MFF, FMF, FFM, FFF) = 8 For selecting a family with at least two female children, the favorable outcomes = (FFF, MFF, FMF, FFM, ) = 4 Probability = $\frac{Favorable outcomes}{total outcomes}$ Probability of selecting a family with at least two female children = $\frac{4}{8}$ = $\frac{1}{2}$
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