Q: What is the maximum number of pieces of birthday cake of size 5” by 5” that can be cut from a cake 15” by 15”?\nOptions:\n(A) 5\n(B) 10\n(C) 16\n(D) 20\n(E) 9 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.
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The prompt is essentially asking for the maximum number of 5 x 5 squares that can be cut from a larger 15 by 15 square. Since each 'row' and each 'column' of the larger square can be sub-divided into 3 'pieces' each, we have (3)(3) = 9 total smaller squares (at maximum).
Therefore, the answer is (E).
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