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Problem

$a_1, a_2, \ldots, a_n$ is an arbitrary sequence of positive integers. A member of the sequence is picked at random. Its value is $a$. Another member is picked at random, independently of the first. Its value is $b$. Then a third value, $c$. Show that the probability that $a + b +c$ is divisible by $3$ is at least $\frac14$.

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See Also

1979 USAMO (ProblemsResources)
Preceded by
Problem 2
Followed by
Problem 4
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All USAMO Problems and Solutions