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Circle.... 1 and 2.Cut it in half from the top (2+2=4) 3 and 4.Then you cut it 2 times diagonal on each side from the top (8) 5. Cut the cake sideways (halving it's height) (8*2 = 16) XD

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Q: How can you cut a cake only 5 times and have 16 pieces?
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