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Answer:
The number of pieces of pie she have is 42 pieces.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given : A baker has [tex]5\frac{1}{4}[/tex] pies in her shop. She cuts the pies in pieces that are each [tex]\frac{1}{8}[/tex] of a whole pie.
We have to determine the number of pieces of pie she have.
Since, given the baker has [tex]5\frac{1}{4}[/tex] pies in her shop
Simplify mixed fraction, we have,
[tex]5\frac{1}{4}=\frac{21}{4}[/tex]
Also, She cuts the pies in pieces that are each [tex]\frac{1}{8}[/tex] of a whole pie.
Let the whole pie be represented by x,
Then [tex]\frac{21}{4}=\frac{1}{8} \times x[/tex]
Now, Solve for x ,
Multiply both side by 8 , we have,
[tex]\frac{21 \times 8}{4}=\frac{8}{8} \times x[/tex]
Simplify, we have,
[tex]x=42[/tex]
Thus, The number of pieces of pie she have is 42 pieces.