In a family of 4 children, what is the probability that all four will be girls?

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    math_celebrity Administrator Staff Member

    In a family of 4 children, what is the probability that all four will be girls?

    P(G) = 1/2 or 0.5

    Since each child is independent, we have:
    1/2 * 1/2 * 1/2 * 1/2 or (1/2)^4
    1/16 or in decimal form, 0.0625
     

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