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A couple decides to have \(5\) children. Each child is equally likely to be a boy or a girl. What is the probability that the couple has exactly \(3\) girls and \(2\) boys?

A. \(\dfrac1{32}\)

B. \(\dfrac1{16}\)

C. \(\dfrac5{32}\)

D. \(\dfrac5{16}\)

E. \(\dfrac16\)

Answer: D

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