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Problem 269: (2014 AMC 10a, 23)
A rectangular piece of paper whose length is $\sqrt3$ times the width has area $\mathcal A$. The paper is divided into three equal sections along the opposite lengths, and then a dotted line is drawn from the first divider to the second divider on the opposite side as shown. The paper is then folded flat along this dotted line to create a new shape with area $\mathcal B$. What is the ratio $\mathcal B:\mathcal A$? $\textbf{(A)}\ 1:2\qquad$ $\textbf{(B)}\ 3:5\qquad$ $\textbf{(C)}\ 2:3\qquad$ $\textbf{(D)}\ 3:4\qquad$ $\textbf{(E)}\ 4:5$
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Exercise 269: Solution
A square piece of paper $ABCD$ has side length $12$. The paper is folded so that vertex $A$ lands on the midpoint $M$ of side $\overline{CD}$. What is the length of the crease?
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