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Square Lattice Triangles

Problem

A 5 by 5 square lattice is formed by drilling holes in a piece of wood. Three pegs are placed in this lattice at random.


Find the probability that three randomly chosen points of a 5 by 5 lattice will form a triangle.

Problem ID: 162 (Mar 2004)     Difficulty: 4 Star

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