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 correct choice from the following options
A) 5 B) 100 C) 16 D) 20 E) 25

Rationale: 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 ) . b
Answer: B