Calculate basic paper cuts from a parent sheet, minimizing waste.

Calculation should include

• cancellation method—used to determine the maximum number of a given size that can be cut out of a single full-sized sheet
• sketch method—used for a combination cut calculation for the maximum number of smaller sheets that can be cut out of a single full-size sheet with the least amount of waste

and the purpose of each.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of the cancellation method as compared with the sketch method when determining basic cuts from stock sheets?
• Why is it important to avoid waste when cutting paper for printing?
• What is a parent sheet?
• What characteristics of paper should be considered when calculating cuts?