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Random chord problem (Posted on 2009-05-11)

Pick two points at random on a circle and draw the chord connecting them.

Pick two more points and connect them with a second chord.

What is the probability that these chords intersect?

See The Solution Submitted by Jer

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re: solution, maybe

Comment 17 of 17 |

(In reply to solution, maybe by Stephanie)

bravo!

Posted by Ady TZIDON on 2023-11-20 04:35:41

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