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A newly married couple are expecting their first child. What is the probability of them having a daughter?

  1. 10%
  2. 50%
  3. 75%
  4. 100%

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50%

Reason — A mother always gives an X chromosome, and the father can give either X or Y. If the father gives X, the child is a girl (XX). If he gives Y, the child is a boy (XY).
So, there's a 50% chance of having a daughter.

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