In a family of 6, what is the

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2022-04-07

In a family of 6, what is the probability of getting 1 boy and 5 girls

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RizerMix

RizerMix

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P(G)=P(B)=12 (As the chances of getting a girl are the same as of getting a boy)

Here, p=12, n=6 (p is a probability of boy)

P( 1 boy, 5 girls)=nC1 p1qn-1

=6C1(12)1(12)5

=6!(6-1)!1!×(12)6=6!5!1!×226

=626

=332 (the answer)

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