In a family of 3 children, probability of having at least one boy is: a. 7/8 b. 1/8 c. 5/8 d. 3/8

In a family of 3 children, probability of having at least one boy is:
a. 7/8
b. 1/8
c. 5/8
d. 3/8
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a. 7/8
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