5. Find the probability that a randomly chosen point in the figure lies in the shaded region.

Ljubitel asked Jan 16, 2022

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5. Find the probability that a randomly chosen point in the figure lies in
the shaded region.

Ljubitel asked Jan 16, 2022

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Answer:

Explanation:

area of shaded region=1/2×8×8=32 sq. units

area of larger triangle=1/2×14×16=112 sq units

reqd. probability=32/112=2/7

Andrew Swan answered Jan 21, 2022

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