What is the maximum number of pieces of birthday cake of size 5” by 5” that can be cut from a cake 15” by 15”?	Choose the correct choice from the following.
A) 5	B) 10	C) 16	D) 20	E) 9

Rationale: "the prompt is essentially asking for the maximum number of 5 x 5 squares that can be cut from a larger 15 by 15 square . since each ' row ' and each ' column ' of the larger square can be sub - divided into 3 ' pieces ' each , we have ( 3 ) ( 3 ) = 9 total smaller squares ( at maximum ) . e"
Answer: E