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counting and probability junior

Problem

Eight points are spaced around at intervals of one unit around a square, as shown. Two of the points are chosen at random. What is the probability that the two points are one unit apart?
problem
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(B)
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Solution
The two points are one unit apart at places around the edge of the square. There are ways to choose two points. The probability is
Final answer
B