10. The probability that each specific child in a given fam- ily will inherit a certain disease is p. If it is known that at least one child in a family of n children has inherited the disease, what is the expected number of children in the family who have inherited the disease?

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10. The probability that each specific child in a given fam-
ily will inherit a certain disease is p. If it is known that at
least one child in a family of n children has inherited the
disease, what is the expected number of children in the
family who have inherited the disease?
Transcribed Image Text:10. The probability that each specific child in a given fam- ily will inherit a certain disease is p. If it is known that at least one child in a family of n children has inherited the disease, what is the expected number of children in the family who have inherited the disease?
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