Geometry and Measurement for Grade 12, Problem ID: 2198

Geometry and  Measurement K12I want to cut a wooden cube that is five inches on each side into 125 one-inch cubes.

I can do this by making 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 cuts, keeping the pieces together in the cube shape.

What is the minimum number of cuts needed if rearrangement of the pieces after each cut is allowed?


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