The probability of the queen carrying the hemophilia gene is 50%. If the Queen is a carrier, then each Prince has a 50% chance of independently having hemophilia. If the queen is not sick, the prince will not have the disease. Assuming the queen has 3 princes who do not have the disease, what is the probability that the queen is a carrier?

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Section11.8: Probabilities Of Disjoint And Overlapping Events
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12. The probability of the queen carrying the hemophilia gene is 50%. If the Queen is a carrier, then each Prince has a 50% chance of independently having hemophilia. If the queen is not sick, the prince will not have the disease. Assuming the queen has 3 princes who do not have the disease, what is the probability that the queen is a carrier?

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