The bill for a pizza was $11.50. Charles paid for 4/5 of the entire bill

Answer 1

11.50 = (4/5)B where B = the total Bill

solve for B

B =(5/4)(11.5) = 57.50/4 = 14..375, usually round up so B=$14,38

or 4/5 = 0.8 divide 11.50 by .8 = 11.5/.8 = 115/8 = $14.38