Classic Probability Problem #1: Broken Sticks, Triangles, and

By A Mystery Man Writer

September 24,2024

ELI5: Broken Stick Problem : r/explainlikeimfive

The Broken Stick Problem - A Probability Classic

I have a stick. I break it into three pieces. What is the probability they will form a triangle? - Quora

The Broken Stick Puzzle

pr.probability - If you break a stick at two points chosen uniformly, the probability the three resulting sticks form a triangle is 1/4. Is there a nice proof of this? - MathOverflow

Classic Probability Problem #1: Broken Sticks, Triangles, and Probability, by Andrew Rothman

What is the probability of breaking a stick into 3 pieces and forming a triangle? - Quora

I'm not sure there's enough information to answer this question : r/askmath

The Broken Stick Problem