Probability density of Z = XY for random point in unit square

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Homework Statement



position of a random point with coordinates (x; y): equal probability inside a square whose side is 1 and the center of which coincides with the origin. Determine the probability density of Z = XY


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Since the joint density of Z = XY is uniform on the square the probabilities agree with areas. Have you worked out the area corresponding to xy <= z in the square for various z?