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”?
Choose the correct choice from the following options:
A) 4  B) 10  C) 16  D) 20  E) 25

Rationale: "the prompt is essentially asking for the maximum number of 10 x 10 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 2 ' pieces ' each , we have ( 2 ) ( 2 ) = 4 total smaller squares ( at maximum ) . a"
Answer: A