Puzzle: Cut a Cake into 8 Equal Pieces Using 3 Cuts

Imagine you have a round birthday cake, and the challenge is to cut it into 8 equal pieces with only 3 cuts. Sounds tricky? Let’s solve it step by step.

Step 1: Make the First Two Cuts

Place the cake in front of you. Slice it straight down the middle of the cake.

Next, make another slice across the middle, but at a right angle to the first one.

👉 Now you have 4 equal slices.

Step 2: Make the Third Cut

Stack those 4 slices on top of each other like a pile.

Take your knife and make one clean cut right through the middle of the stack.

👉 This final step gives you 8 equal pieces.

The Result

That’s it! With only 3 cuts, the cake is perfectly divided into 8 equal portions— just enough to share with friends or family at a party 🎂.