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counting and probability intermediate

Problem

A point is randomly picked from inside the rectangle with vertices , , , and . What is the probability that ?
Solution
The point satisfies if and only if it belongs to the shaded triangle bounded by the lines , , and , the area of which is 2. The rectangle has area 6, so the probability in question is .

Final answer
\dfrac{1}{3}