Dots on distinct edges
Three dots are placed on the edges of a square: each dot is put on one of the four edges, chosen independently and uniformly. What is the probability that the three dots lie on three distinct edges?
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- Each dot picks one of edges independently: assignments.
- Distinct edges: favorable.
Answer
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0.375 (± 0.001)
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