What is the maximum number of pieces of birthday cake of size 4” by 4” that can be cut from a cake 16” by 16”?
Choose the correct choice
A) 5
B) 4
C) 16
D) 20
E) 25

Rationale: "the prompt is essentially asking for the maximum number of 4 x 4 squares that can be cut from a larger 16 by 16 square . since each ' row ' and each ' column ' of the larger square can be sub - divided into 4 ' pieces ' each , we have ( 4 ) ( 4 ) = 16 total smaller squares ( at maximum ) . c"
Answer: C