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2009 Gauss 8 Problem 23
In the diagram, the circle is *inscribed* in the square. This means that the circle and the square share points S, T, U, and V, and the width of the square is exactly equal to the diameter of the circle. Rounded to the nearest tenth, what percentage of line segment XY is outside the circle?
\textbf{(A)}\ 29.3\quad \textbf{(B)}\ 28.3\quad \textbf{(C)}\ 33.3\quad \textbf{(D)}\ 25.0\quad \textbf{(E)}\ 16.7
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