Question

The Cooking Club made some pies to sell during lunch to raise money for a field trip. The cafeteria helped by donating three pies to the club. Each pie was then cut into six pieces and sold. There were a total of 72 pieces to sell. How many pies did the club make? Pls give me your work and an equation

Answer 1

Explanation:

72 pieces divided by 6 pieces in each pie=12 pies

The cafeteria gave 3 pies so the club made 9. 12-3=9

Answer 2

9 pies

Explanation:

72 pieces divided by 6 slices = 12-3=9