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Random chord problem 2 (Posted on 2016-06-09) Difficulty: 3 of 5
Consider the ellipse x2/20 + y2/16 = 1

Six points A, B, C, D, E and F are selected randomly on the ellipse forming the chords AB, CD and EF.

Evaluate the probability that:

(i) The chords AB, CD and EF intersect at a single point.

(ii) Any two of the three chords intersect at a point.

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