Consider two numbers picked at random in [0,1]. If the smaller one is less than 1/4, what is the probability that the larger one is greater than 3/4?
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We are dealing with two random numbers chosen from the interval [0,1]. We are given a condition that the smaller of the two numbers is less than 1/4. Based on this condition, we need to find the probability that the larger number is greater than 3/4. Show more…
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