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saliriagwu

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Suppose the outcomes of births within a given family are independent of each other, and a couple has already had four boys. Which of the following best describes the probability that their next baby will be a girl?
 a. Approximately 50
  b. Much less than 50
  c. Much greater than 50
  d. Not enough information to tell

Question 2

Which of the following outcomes are not mutually exclusive?
 a. Flip a fair coin once. Outcomes: head, tail.
  b. Flip a fair coin twice. Outcomes: getting at least one tail, getting at least one head.
  c. Flip a fair coin twice. Outcomes: getting two tails, getting two heads.
  d. All of the above pairs of outcomes are mutually exclusive.


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Qarqy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


saliriagwu

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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