3. A husband and wife have four daughters. What is the probability that their fifth child will also be a girl?

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3. A husband and wife have four daughters. What is the probability that their fifth child will
also be a girl?
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Six children are born on the same day. What is the probability that three will be boys and
three will be girls?
Transcribed Image Text:3. A husband and wife have four daughters. What is the probability that their fifth child will also be a girl? 4. Six children are born on the same day. What is the probability that three will be boys and three will be girls?
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