SOLUTION: four line segments are chosen at random from a collection of six line segments having lengths 2,3,5,6,13 and 21 units. what is the probability that the four segments chosen could f

Question 328908: four line segments are chosen at random from a collection of six line segments having lengths 2,3,5,6,13 and 21 units. what is the probability that the four segments chosen could form a quadrilateral?
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

You can make a quadrilateral from any four of the listed segments. P = 1 (certainty)

John

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