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CEMC Gauss (Grade 7), 2007

Geometry Difficulty 2.0 Junior Find the answer Canada

A square is divided, as shown. What fraction of the area of the square is shaded?

(A) $\frac{1}{4}$ (B) $\frac{1}{8}$ (C) $\frac{3}{16}$ (D) $\frac{1}{6}$ (E) $\frac{3}{32}$

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