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A couple has six daughters. What is the...

A couple has six daughters. What is the possibility of their having a girl next time ?

A

`10 %`

B

`50 %`

C

`90 %`

D

`100 %`

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The correct Answer is:
B
The possibility of having a girl or boy child is equal i.e., 50 % as 50 % male gametes are Y type and 50 % X type. Fusion of egg with X type sperm will produce a girl child.
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