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2002 Fermat Problem 5
A rectangular picture of Pierre de Fermat, measuring 20 cm by 40 cm, is positioned as shown on a rectangular poster measuring 50 cm by 100 cm. What percentage of the area of the poster is covered by the picture?
\textbf{(A)}\ 24\%\quad \textbf{(B)}\ 16\%\quad \textbf{(C)}\ 20\%\quad \textbf{(D)}\ 25\%\quad \textbf{(E)}\ 40\%
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