Mathematical Puzzles

Monday, 14 March 2016

Probability of having boy puzzle

In a country where everyone wants a boy, each family continues having babies till they have a boy. After some time, what is the proportion of boys to girls in the country? 
(Assuming probability of having a boy or a girl is the same)

Posted by Clark at 10:04
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