The probability of having one female child and one male child, in that specific order, is 25%, assuming each birth is an independent event with a 50/50 chance of either gender.
Here's a breakdown:
- Probability of a Female: Approximately 50% (or 0.5)
- Probability of a Male: Approximately 50% (or 0.5)
Since these are independent events, we multiply the probabilities:
Probability (Female then Male) = Probability (Female) Probability (Male) = 0.5 0.5 = 0.25
Therefore, the probability of having a female child followed by a male child is 0.25, or 25%. According to research, "...each time a sperm meets an ovum, there is a 50% chance that it will make a boy and a 50% chance that it will make a girl."
It's important to note that this assumes a simplified model. In reality, the actual sex ratio at birth can vary slightly due to various biological and environmental factors, but for general probability calculations, the 50/50 assumption is standard.
