For example, consider a quadrant (circular sector) inscribed in a unit square. Given that the ratio of their areas is π/4, the value of π can be approximated using a Monte Carlo method:<ref name=":9">Kalos, Malvin H.; Whitlock, Paula A. (2008). ''Monte Carlo Methods''. Wiley-VCH. ISBN <bdi>978-3-527-40760-6</bdi>.</ref> | For example, consider a quadrant (circular sector) inscribed in a unit square. Given that the ratio of their areas is π/4, the value of π can be approximated using a Monte Carlo method:<ref name=":9">Kalos, Malvin H.; Whitlock, Paula A. (2008). ''Monte Carlo Methods''. Wiley-VCH. ISBN <bdi>978-3-527-40760-6</bdi>.</ref> |