Lucas, Rebecca, and Brandon order a large pizza. They decide to split the cost according to how much they will eat. Brandon pays $2.32, Rebecca eats 1/6 of the pizza, and Lucas eats 4/7 of the pizza. How much did the pizza cost?
A) $8.86
B) $0.61
C) $4.06
D) $1.58

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To find the total cost of the pizza, we need to determine how much each person paid based on their share. Brandon's payment of $2.32 represents his share of the pizza. Rebecca eats 1/6 and Lucas eats 4/7, so the remaining portion for Brandon is 1 - (1/6 + 4/7) = 1/42. Since Brandon's payment of $2.32 corresponds to 1/42 of the pizza, the total cost is $2.32 * 42 = $8.86.

Lucas, Rebecca, and Brandon Order a Large Pizza