The figure shows two squares, and the points \(W, X, Y,\) and \(Z\) lie on a line. If the distance between \(W\) and

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The figure shows two squares, and the points \(W, X, Y,\) and \(Z\) lie on a line. If the distance between \(W\) and \(X\) is equal to the distance between \(X\) and \(Y\) and to the distance between \(Y\) and \(Z,\) then the area of the smaller square is what fraction of the area of the larger square?

A. 1/2
B. 1/3
C. 1/4
D. 1/8
E. 1/9

Answer: E

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