AMC 8 Daily Practice Round 9

Complete problem set with solutions and individual problem pages

Problem 4 Easy

Dino bought a giant jelly and plans to share it with his friends. He is going to make three cuts. What is the maximum number of pieces he can get?

  • A.

    5

  • B.

    6

  • C.

    7

  • D.

    8

  • E.

    9

Answer:D

By making two vertical cuts from top to bottom, the jelly is divided into 4 pieces. Then, by making a horizontal cut through the middle, the jelly can be further divided into 8 pieces.

The answer is \text{D}.