What is the probability that a rod can be cut with the length of cut being 5 units?

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A rod of length 10 units and breadth 3 units is cut as shown in figure. Assuming that the longest cut can be from A to C and B to D. What is the probability that the cut made is of length 5 units. The cut can be made anywhere i.e. it is not restricted just at the middle. For ex- A cut of length 5 unit may start from A and end on the line CD.

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