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UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge, 2026

Algebra Difficulty 1.0 Junior Find the answer United Kingdom

When 35 is shared in the ratio $1 : \dfrac{1}{2} : \dfrac{1}{4}$ , what is the smallest part?

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

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