If you have a cake, how many maximum pieces of cake you form with 3 straight cuts

If you have a cake, how many maximum pieces of cake you form with 3 straight cuts? (hint: THINK 3 DIMENSIONAL)

1. 7

2. 8

3. 9

4. 6

Correct Option: Option B,

8

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Make a horizontal cut at half height of the cake. Then cut the cake with 2 perpendicular cuts through the center. It may not be fair regarding topping, but you have 8 pieces.