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1. A married couple decides that they will continue to have children until they have 3...

1. A married couple decides that they will continue to have children until they have 3 girls. It is assumed that having a boy or a girl is equally likely.

a. What is the probability that the couple has 5 children until they have 3 girls? (specify the variable and what distribution is being used)

b. How many children does this couple expect to have until they have girls? (specify the variable and what distribution is being used)

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