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HMMT 2015 G1

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Let RR be the rectangle in the Cartesian plane with vertices at (0,0),(2,0),(2,1)(0,0),(2,0),(2,1), and (0,1)(0,1). RR can be divided into two unit squares, as shown.

Pro selects a point PP uniformly at random in the interior of RR. Find the probability that the line through PP with slope 12\frac{1}{2} will pass through both unit squares.

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\frac{3}{4}

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