Suppose that China's population policy is modified so that every family could have children until either a boy is born or two children are born, whichever comes first. Assuming that every family chooses to have as many children as possible under this policy, and that boys and girls are equally likely, how many children would be born in a typical group of 1000 families?

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Suppose that China's population policy is modified so that every family could have children until either a
boy is born or two children are born, whichever comes first. Assuming that every family chooses to have as
many children as possible under this policy, and that boys and girls are equally likely, how many children
would be born in a typical group of 1000 families?
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that China's population policy is modified so that every family could have children until either a boy is born or two children are born, whichever comes first. Assuming that every family chooses to have as many children as possible under this policy, and that boys and girls are equally likely, how many children would be born in a typical group of 1000 families?
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