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"?
Options:
(A) 5
(B) 4
(C) 16
(D) 20
(E) 25 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:
The prompt is essentially asking for the maximum number of 4x 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).
So, the answer is (C).