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    Jul 26, 2012, 04:09 PM
    Probability Problem
    I have the following problem that I am stuck on: A piece of string is cut in two at a point selected at random. Find the probability that the longer piece is at least x times longer than the shorter piece (x is greater than or equal to 1)

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