(You are NOT allowed to put the cut piece(s) on top of the other.)
| Number of cut = n | Additional pieces | Maximum number of pieces |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1 | +1 | 2 |
| 2 | +2 | 4 |
| 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 4 | +4 | 11 |
| 5 | +5 | 16 |
| 6 | +6 | 22 |
| 7 | +7 | 29 |
| 8 | +8 | 37 |
| 9 | +9 | 46 |
| 10 | +10 | 56 |
Conclusion::
Maximum number of pieces = 1+1(if n>=1)+2(if n>=2)+3(if n>=3)+4(if n>=4)+ ···········
or Maximum number of pieces = ( 2 + n + n² ) / 2