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Dividing a cake between $n-1$, $n$, or $n+1$ guests
A housewife is waiting for guests and has prepared a cake. She doesn't know how many guests will come, but it will be $n-1$, $n$, or $n+1$.
What is the minimal number $f(n)$ of pieces the cake ...
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