The probability is one half, or 50%. This can be directly calculated, but is included here because of an alternative method. Suppose that you have a reflection of yourself directly opposite the pentagon from where you are, at the same distance away. Then, if you see two/three sides, it will necessarily see three/two. Since there is a one-to-one mapping between you and the double, the probability must be one half.

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