2 apples cut into 8 slices each is 2*8=<<2*8=16>>16 slices

2/8ths of the apple slices is 16*3/8=6 slices

Tom had 16-6=<<16-6=10>>10 slices

Tom then ate half the slices so he has 10/2=<<10/2=5>>5 slices

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Tom split 2 apples into 8 slices each. Tom gave 3/8ths of the apple slices to his friend Jerry, then ate half of the remaining slices. How many apple slices does Tom have left?
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Tom split 2 apples into 8 slices each. Tom gave 3/8ths of the apple slices to his friend Jerry, then ate half of the remaining slices. How many apple slices does Tom have left?
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