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1985 AIME Question 4

AIME · 1985 AIME

Question 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. Find the value of $n$ if the area of the small square (shaded in the figure) is exactly $\frac1{1985}.$

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