Question

Edna brought 4 pies to a party . At the end of the evening, 1 5/8 piece was left over . How much pie did the guests eat?

Answer 1

4-1 5/8=
3 8/8-1 5/8=
2 3/8
The guests ate 2 3/8 pies.

Answer 2

Answer:

Amount of pie eaten by guests=$2\frac{15}{40}$

Step-by-step explanation:

In this question we have given

Number of pies brought=4

Number of pies left after party=$1\frac{5}{8} \\=1.625$

Therefore,

Amount of pie eaten by guests=$4-1.625$

=2.375

=$2\frac{15}{40}$

Amount of pie eaten by guests=$2\frac{15}{40}$