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A stick has a length of $5$ units. The stick is then broken at two points, chosen at random. What is the probability that all three resulting pieces are shorter than $2$ units?

 Aug 15, 2021
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The probability is 2/5.

 Aug 16, 2021
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I got 28%

 

But I have not double-checked my answer.

 Aug 16, 2021
edited by Melody  Aug 16, 2021

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