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A pizza is cut into slices that are each \dfrac16 6 1 ​ start fraction, 1, divided by, 6, end fraction of the whole. john is going to eat \dfrac12 2 1 ​ start fraction, 1, divided by, 2, end fraction of the whole pizza. how many slices will john eat? slices

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Answer:

john will eat 3 slices

Explanation:

User Victorkurauchi
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For this case, the first thing we must do is calculate the number of slices.
We have then:
N = (whole pizza) / (1/6 whole pizza)
N = (1) / (1/6)
N = 6 slices
We now calculate the amount of slices that John will eat:
Slices = (1/2) * (6)
Slices = 3
Answer:
john will eat 3 slices
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