5.11. A point is chosen at random on a line segment of length Interpret this statement, and find the probability that the ratio of the shorter to the longer segment is less than 1/4.

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5.11. A point is chosen at random on a line segment of length Interpret this
statement, and find the probability that the ratio of the shorter to the longer
segment is less than 1/4. 

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Given that, a point is chosen at random on a line segment of length (let's say L). We need to find the probability that the ratio of the shorter to the longer segment is less than 1/4.

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