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Challenge 142: Four Square?

Can you generalise to find the probability that the four counters form a square on an n by n grid?

I have four counters and a four by four square grid. If I place each of the counters at random in the centre of a different square in the grid, what is the probability that they form the corners of a square?

What is the corresponding probability if I use a three by three grid? Or a five by five grid?

Can you generalise to find the probability that the four counters form a square on an n by n grid?