She is making 24 servings because 3 x 8 = <<3*8=24>>24

Each guest has 2 servings because 24 / 12 = <<24/12=2>>2

Each guest has 3 apples because 2 x 1.5 = <<2*1.5=3>>3

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Jessica is making an apple pie. She knows that each serving requires 1.5 apples and she has 12 quests. She plans to make 3 pies, which each contain 8 servings. If her guests finish all the pie, on average , how many apples does each guest eat?
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Jessica is making an apple pie. She knows that each serving requires 1.5 apples and she has 12 quests. She plans to make 3 pies, which each contain 8 servings. If her guests finish all the pie, on average , how many apples does each guest eat?
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