Biologyhard · Past Paper
In a family, there are 4 daughters. What is the probability that the 5th child will be a boy?
A1/5
B1/2
C1/32
D4/5
✓ Correct Answer: B — 1/2
Each birth is an independent event; the probability of a boy or girl is always 1/2 regardless of previous children.
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