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A cube of butter is cut right through along the three orange lines shown, one in each direction. How many pieces does it fall into?

Competition practiceDice & Cubes
  • A8
  • B3
  • C6
  • D4

Step-by-Step Solution

Each cut halves the cube in one direction. The first makes 2 pieces, the second cuts both: 4, and the level cut halves all four: 8. (6 adds 2 pieces per cut.)
Answer: A) 8

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