A caterer prepares three times as many pizzas as she usually prepares for a large party. The caterer usually prepares 5 pizzas. The caterer also estimates that each party guest will eat [tex]\frac{1}{3}[/tex] of a pizza.

1. Write an expression that represents this situation.
2. How many party guests will the pizzas serve?

Question

1. Write an expression that represents this situation.
2. How many party guests will the pizzas serve?

mailieng33 · Answer

3 x 5 pizzas = 15 pizzas 1/3 of pizzas x people = 15 pizzas people = 15 pizzas / (1/3) = 45

RenatoMattice · Answer

Answer: There are 45 party guests who will be served pizzas. ;

RenatoMattice · Answer

The caterer prepares 15 pizzas for the party. Each guest eats 3 1 ​ of a pizza, allowing 45 guests to be served. This calculation is done by multiplying the total number of pizzas by 3 based on the guest's pizza consumption rate. 
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