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Thanks! I feel so dumb!!! I went through everything but triangles!!! I knew I was making this way harder than it has to be...Thank you so much for the help!!!

Can I cut the middle pieces in a rectangular shape and the side pieces in square shapes? That would maintain equal volume, right?

Basic paramters of problem: 10in x 10in cake, 2in tall. Will have top and sides frosted. 10 people sharing who need equal amounts of cake and frosting, then I have to sketch on graph paper how the pieces will be cut. Then, steps for cutting square cake size (s) into (n) equal pieces of cake and...

Re: area and perimeter Loren and Subhotosh, Thanks!!! That's exactly what I needed!!! I can't believe I made such a mountain out of something so simple! I really appreciate your time and help!!! Eliz., Thanks for your time and help too, I understand what you were getting at...

Re: area and perimeter Eliz., Your links with calculus would be helpful if this were not a clas for teaching to elementary school students. This problem does not require such difficult concepts. There were some non-calculus responses that were extremely helpful. And yes, I did include the...

Re: area and perimeter This problem doesn't require calculus or anything very complicated, that's what's driving me nuts. It's for a Geometry for Teachers class. It's a problem-solving report. She always gives us a sepcific probem then asks for a general solution. They are always easily solved...

Joshua has decided to convert part of his back yard into a garden. He knows from his neighbor’s experience that he needs to fence in the garden to keep the animals out. At the hardware store, he buys 200 feet of chicken wire. After he gets home and unrolls the wire, he finds to his surprise...