Two sentries are sent to patrol a road 1 mile long. The sentries are sent to points
Chapter 6, Problem 6.102(choose chapter or problem)
Two sentries are sent to patrol a road 1 mile long. The sentries are sent to points chosen independently and at random along the road. Find the probability that the sentries will be less than 1/2 mile apart when they reach their assigned posts.
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