5.11. A point is chosen at random on a line segment of length L 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 L 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 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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How did you find the 1/5 values for each part of the integrals?

The 2/5 was highlighted as the final answer, but in the question, they asked to show that it would be less than 1/4. Is this correct?

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