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Dissecting a Horseshoe

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If two straight cuts are applied to a horseshoe, what is the maximum number of pieces we can obtain as a result of such a dissection?

Explanations

6 pieces can be obtained by dissecting a horseshoe with two straight cuts - as is shown in the diagram.
Check 4 pieces
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