Harlan,who has fathered seven daughters,marries Cheyenne,who is the mother of four sons.If Cheyenne conceives a child with Harlan what is the probability that the child will be a boy?

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The probability of the child being a boy is 50 percent because the gender of the child is determined by the father's sperm, and there is an equal chance for a sperm to carry either an X or a Y chromosome. Therefore, there is a 50/50 chance that the child will be a boy. The number of daughters or sons that each parent has does not affect the probability of the gender of the child.

Harlan,who Has Fathered Seven Daughters,marries Cheyenne,who Is the Mother of Four