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counting and probability intermediate
Problem
Three distinct vertices of a cube are chosen at random. What is the probability that the plane determined by these three vertices contains points inside the cube?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
First of all, number of planes determined by any three vertices of a cube is ( surface, opposing parallel edges, points cut by three remote vertices). Among these planes only surfaces will not cut into the cube. Secondly, to choose three vertices randomly, the four vertices planes each will be chosen times, while the three vertices planes each will be chosen once. To conclude, the probability of a cutting in plane is = .
Final answer
C