2011 AIME I Problems/Problem 10

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Problem

The probability that a set of three distinct vertices chosen at random from among the vertices of a regular n-gon determine an obtuse triangle is $\frac{93}{125}$ . Find the sum of all possible values of $n$.

Solution

This is not complete and may not be correct. triangle is obtuse $\Longleftrightarrow$ there exists $\frac{n}{2}$ consecutive points that are not chosen. (i.e. all 3 points of the triangle are on the same half of the n-gon.

The probability of this happening is obviously lesser than $\frac{1}{2}$, but $\frac{93}{125}>\frac{1}{2}$. Thus there is no such possible n-gon?