Probability…with Calculus! Dropping a tile at random. Putnam Exam 2021 B1.

We solve another Putnam Exam problem! Test out your problem-solving mettle by pausing the video and seeing if you can come up with the solution. We use calculus, projections, and some deduction to calculate the probability that a randomly dropped tile won’t cover any corners on the ground. Come join! If you enjoy the video, hit like and subscribe to future videos! Feel free to submit your own problem if you'd like me to work through a problem of yours.