If Mike cuts along the marked lines, how many pieces will he get?

or 16.

Do not rush into picking a number right away!

Look at the cross-section first and see how many slices it creates.

Then, check how many times the log is cut along its length.

Combine those two steps in your head to find the total number of pieces.

Which number do you think is the correct one?

Drop your answer in the comments below and let us know howyou solved it!

ANSWER: 12