Re: Are you sure?

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From: Richard Develyn
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 13:56

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I don't believe this:

> Now, since at least one is F, the MM drops out, leaving MF, FF, FM, so that
> there is only a one third chance that the sibling is a girl.

The MF also drops out (or the FM). The chance is 50:50.

Richard
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