Let’s work through this step by step.
The problem says:
> Earlwiggle just finished baking the pizza. First, cut around the pizza. Then, cut the pizza slices. How many slices of pizza did you get?
Looking at the image (even though we’re not describing it), we can see the pizza is divided by lines — some going from center to edge (like spokes on a wheel) and one full circle around the outside.
But here’s the key: The instruction says “cut around the pizza” first — that probably means cutting along the outer dashed line to separate the pizza from the plate or background. Then, “cut the pizza slices” — meaning follow the inner lines that divide the pizza into pieces.
Now, look at how many sections the pizza is split into by the straight lines radiating from the center. Count them carefully.
There are 8 straight lines going from the center to the edge — which would normally make 8 slices. But wait — there’s also a dashed circle inside the pizza, near the edge. That might be confusing, but the problem doesn’t say to cut along that inner circle — only to “cut around the pizza” (outer edge) and then “cut the pizza slices” (the radial lines).
So, if we ignore the inner dashed circle (since it’s not mentioned in the cutting instructions), and just count how many pieces the radial lines create…
Actually, let’s double-check: The pizza has 8 equal triangular slices marked by solid lines from center to edge. Each slice is separated by a line. So if you cut along those 8 lines, you get 8 slices.
Wait — actually, when you have 8 lines from the center to the edge, they divide the circle into 8 sectors — so yes, 8 slices.
But hold on — maybe the inner dashed circle is meant to be ignored? Or is it part of the design? The problem says “cut around the pizza” — that’s the outer dashed line — and then “cut the pizza slices” — which are the radial lines.
No mention of cutting along the inner circle. So we don’t cut there. We only cut along the radial lines.
Therefore, the number of slices is equal to the number of sectors created by the radial cuts.
Counting the slices visually (as per standard such worksheets): There are 8 distinct slices.
Let me verify again: Starting from the top and going clockwise — each slice has different toppings, and there are exactly 8 unique sections.
Yes, 8 slices.
Final Answer:
8
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of scissors skills worksheet.
