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A Probability Challenge

A Probability Challenge

How likely is the ball to enter Q?

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Barry Leung
Feb 18, 2023
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A ball is released and enters a lucky draw machine shown in the figure above. When the ball hits the nail, the ball will randomly go to either the left or the right of the nail. Find the probability that the ball enters box Q.

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