Pedro can't decide which size pizza to order. The 10-inch cheese and sausage pizza is $8.99 while the 12-inch deluxe is $9.99. If he gets the 10-inch pizza, the total price will be divided among 3 people. If he chooses the 12-inch pizza, then the total price will be divided among 4 people. Which is the better buy? How much will each person pay? (Use 3.14 for PI)

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Pedro can't decide which size pizza to order. The 10-inch cheese and sausage pizza is $8.99 while the 12-inch deluxe is $9.99. If he gets the 10-inch pizza, the total price will be divided among 3 people. If he chooses the 12-inch pizza, then the total price will be divided among 4 people. Which is the better buy? How much will each person pay? (Use 3.14 for PI)

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