Three dots on a square
Place three dots independently and uniformly on the perimeter of a square. What is the probability that all three land on distinct edges? Give a decimal.
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- Treat each dot as choosing one of four edges.
- Multiply the 'still distinct' probabilities.
Answer
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0.375 (± 0.005)
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