The following situation applies to Questions 8-10:

1. A couple decides to have two children.

2. Write out each possible combination of boys and girls.

3. For example, the couple could have a boy first and then a girl, which would be written BG.

4. How many distinct combinations are possible?

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Sherlock

10 April, 08:01

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Libby Calderon · Answer 1

1. 2 boys

2. 2 girls

3. A boy and a girl

4. A girl and then a boy

Or the parents could have twins of either a boy or a girl

The following situation applies to Questions 8-10:1. A couple decides to have two children.2. Write out each possible combination of boys and girls.3. For example, the couple could have a boy first and then a girl, which would be written BG.4. How many distinct combinations are possible?