Question: What is the maximum number of pieces of birthday cake of size 10” by 10” that can be cut from a cake 20” by 20”?\nOptions:\n(A) 4\n(B) 10\n(C) 16\n(D) 20\n(E) 25 Random thoughts:
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The prompt is essentially asking for the maximum number of 10 x 10 squares that can be cut from a larger 20 by 20square. Since each 'row' and each 'column' of the larger square can be sub-divided into 2 'pieces' each, we have (2)(2) = 4 total smaller squares (at maximum). The final answer: (A).
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