Problem

1985 AIME Problem 4

A small square is constructed inside a square of area 1 by dividing each side of the unit square into n equal parts, and then connecting the vertices to the division points closest to the opposite vertices, as shown in the figure. Find the value of n if the the area of the small square is exactly \frac1{1985}.

AIME 1985 Problem 4.png

Leading zeroes must be inputted, so if your answer is 34, then input 034


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