What is the maximum number of pieces of birthday cake of size 2” by 2” that can be cut from a cake 20” by 20”? Choose the most appropriate option.
A) 5	B) 100	C) 16	D) 20	E) 25
The prompt is essentially asking for the maximum number of 2 x 2 squares that can be cut from a larger 20 by 20 square. Since each 'row' and each 'column' of the larger square can be sub-divided into 10 'pieces' each, we have (10)(10) = 100 total smaller squares (at maximum).   100
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What is the maximum number of pieces of birthday cake of size 2” by 2” that can be cut from a cake 20” by 20”?