Mrs. Hanson has 2 pies for a party. She calculates that if she splits the pies evenly among the guests, they will each receive
1
8
of a pie. How many guests are there?
guests

Assuming your fraction is 1/8 of the pie, there will be 16 guests at the party.

Explanation:

You have to take the 1/8 and realize that each pie will be broken into 8 pieces. Since you have 2 pies you have to multiply this number by 2. This gives you 16 pieces for all 16 members that will attend the party.

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