To the right are the outcomes that are possible when a couple has three children

Question

To the right are the outcomes that are possible when a couple has three children. Refer to that list, and flind the probabiliy of each event a. Among three children, there are exactly 2 boys. b. Among three children, there are exactly 0 girls c. Among three children, there are exactly 3 boys 1st 2nd 3rd boy - boy boy boy - boy-gir boy-girl -boy boy- girl -gr girl-boy-boy girl - boy girl ir-girf- boy gir-git-girl a. What is the probability of exactly 2 boys out of three children? (Type an integer or a simplified fraction ) b. What is the probability of exactly 0 girls out of three children? (Type an integer or a simplified fraction) c. What is the probability of exactly 3 boys out of three children? (Type an integer or a simplified fraction )

Explanation / Answer

Total sample space = 8

A) P(2 boys) = 3/8 = 0.375

B) P(0 girls) = 1/8 = 0.125

C) P(3 boys) = 1/8 = 0.125

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