SOLUTION: Jeff, Tom, and Chelsea order a large pizza. They decide to split the cost according to how much they will eat. Tom pays $6.63, Chelsea eats 1/8 of the pizza, and Jeff eats 1/2 of t

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Question 564943: Jeff, Tom, and Chelsea order a large pizza. They decide to split the cost according to how much they will eat. Tom pays $6.63, Chelsea eats 1/8 of the pizza, and Jeff eats 1/2 of the pizza. How much did the pizza cost?

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Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"Chelsea eats 1/8 of the pizza, and Jeff eats 1/2 of the pizza" ___ 1/2 is 4/8
___ so C and J ate 5/8 of the pizza
___ that means T ate 3 eighths

so 3/8 of the pizza cost $6.63(nicely divisible by 3)