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Marge and Joe have five daughters. They decide to have another baby because they are sure the next one will be a boy (after all, what are the odds of having another girl!)

1. Is their reasoning accurate? Why or why not?
2. What is the probability of having six girls?
3. What is the probability of having five girls and one boy

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This solution answers questions involving probability and reasoning. The expert determines if the couples decision to have another baby is accurate.

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1. There reasoning is not accurate. Whether the next baby is a boy or a girl does not depend on ...

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