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Old 07-11-2003, 08:31 AM   #1 (permalink)
dimbulb
Riiiiight........
 
A probability puzzle.....

On the perimeter of a square, generate 3 random points. (place 3 dots on the perimeter of a sqare randomly). These 3 points form the apex(tip) of a triangle.

What is the probability that the center of the square is bounded by this triangle?
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