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UKMT Junior Mathematical Challenge, 2018

Algebra Difficulty 1.0 Junior Find the answer United Kingdom

Gill scored a goal half way through the second quarter of a 'teachers versus pupils' netball match. At that point, what fraction of the whole match remained to be played?

(A) $\frac{1}{4}$ (B) $\frac{3}{8}$ (C) $\frac{1}{2}$ (D) $\frac{5}{8}$ (E) $\frac{3}{4}$

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