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In a test of gender selection technique results consisted of 256 baby girls and five baby boys based on this result what is the probability of a girl born to a couple using this technique does it appear that the technique is effective in increasing the likelihood that a baby will be a girl
In a test of gender selection technique results consisted of 256 baby girls and five baby boys based on this result what is the probability of a girl born to a couple using this technique does it appear that the technique is effective in increasing the likelihood that a baby will be a girl
Number of girls (X) = 256
Number of boys(Y) = 5
Total number n=X+Y
n = 5+256
n = 261
P(Girl born using technique) =x/n
P(Girl born using technique) = 256/261
P(Girl born using technique) = 0.9808