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OpenStudy (anonymous):

In 1955 a woman was awarded "Mother of the Year" award for having 13 boys in a row. What is the probability of this occurring?

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Each birth has a 0.5 probability of a boy being born. All 13 births are independent events. The probability of 13 boys in row is 0.5 * 0.5 * 0.5 ... * 0.5 (13 0.5 factors), or 0.5^13

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks!

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

You're welcome.

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