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Assuming the pieces are not rearranged so that more than one piece is cut at a time, then:

5 pieces requires cuts, so each cut takes 20 minutes/4 each.

10 pieces require 9 cuts, therefore they will take 20/4 × 9 minutes = 45 minutes.

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5 equal pieces require 4 cuts; 10 equal pieces require 9 cuts; 9/4 x 20 = 45 minutes

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It will take 45 minutes.

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