SOLUTION: my daughter is having a birthday party 12 children and 9 adults what size cake do I need to make sure that everyone receive a piece of cake

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Question 852422: my daughter is having a birthday party 12 children and 9 adults what size cake do I need to make sure that everyone receive a piece of cake
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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Is there more to this problem? Do adults and children eat the same amount? How large a slice?
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If this is a real-world question, 1%2F2sheet will make certain everyone has an ample amount. You can get away with 1%2F4sheet, but the slices will be small.
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