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A point is chosen at random inside a circle. What is the probability that the point is closer to the centre of the circle than to its boundary?
MathematicsProbabilityNDANDA 2017 (Phase 1)
Options:
  • A $\frac{1}{5}$
  • B $\frac{1}{4}$
  • C $\frac{1}{3}$
  • D $\frac{1}{2}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\frac{1}{4}$
Probability $=\frac{\pi\left(\frac{\mathrm{r}}{2}\right)^{2}}{\pi \mathrm{r}^{2}}$
$=\frac{\pi\left(\frac{r^{2}}{4}\right)}{A r^{2}}$
$=\frac{r^{2}}{4 r^{2}}=\frac{1}{4}$

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