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Square Overlap Settlement (Posted on 2022-09-24)

Two squares each measuring 17 cm x 17 cm are randomly drawn inside a larger square measuring 1m x 1m.
The sides of the two smaller squares are both parallel/perpendicular to the sides of the larger square.
Determine the probability that the two smaller squares overlap or touch each other.

Submitted by K Sengupta

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Solution: (Hide)

Th erequired probability is approximately equal to0.135194184387602.
For an explanation, refer to the solution submitted by Charlie in this location.

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	Subject	Author	Date
	solution	Charlie	2022-09-24 11:53:27

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