Find probability of getting at least boys among babies

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The Genetics & IVF Institute developed its YSORT method to increase the probability of conceiving a boy. Among 152 women using that method, 127 had baby boys. Assuming that the method has no effect so that boys and girls are equally likely, find the probability of getting at least 127 boys among 152 babies. Does the result suggest that the YSORT method is effective? Why or why not?

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