Question

Jon and two of his friends ordered a large pizza with 10 slices. All together they ate 1/2 of the pizza. If they evenly divided what was left, how many slices would each of them receive? Show Work!
(A) 1 1/4 slices
(B) 1 1/2 slices
(C) 1 2/3 slices
(D) 2 slices

Answer 1

Answer:

C (1 2/3)

Step-by-step explanation:

This is a division problem.

10 pieces total; 5 eaten

5 pieces eaten split evenly between John and 2 friends

5/3 = 1.667

1.667 = C