Math Problem Statement
In a certain country, the true probability of a baby being a boy is 0.513. Among the next nine randomly selected births in the country, what is the probability that at least one of them is a girl? Question content area bottom Part 1 The probability is enter your response here. Round to three decimal places
Solution
We are given that the probability of a baby being a boy is , which means the probability of a baby being a girl is:
Now, the problem asks for the probability of having at least one girl among the next nine randomly selected births. The complementary event to this is having no girls, which means all nine babies are boys. We can first calculate the probability of all nine babies being boys, and then subtract that from 1 to find the probability of having at least one girl.
The probability of all nine babies being boys is:
Then, the probability of at least one girl is:
Let me calculate that for you.The probability that at least one of the nine randomly selected births is a girl is , rounded to three decimal places.
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- Can we model this situation using a normal approximation for large samples?
Tip: Always think of using the complement rule when solving "at least" type probability problems to simplify the calculation.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Complementary Probability
Independent Events
Formulas
P(at least one girl) = 1 - P(all boys)
P(all boys) = (P(boy))^9
Theorems
Complement Rule
Probability of Independent Events
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11