CEMC Fermat, 2002

Geometry Difficulty 2.0 Junior Find the answer Canada

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?

(A) $24\%$ (B) $16\%$ (C) $20\%$ (D) $25\%$ (E) $40\%$

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