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? Let's think first. Chain of thought:
2 apples cut into 8 slices each is 2 * 8 = 16 slices. 2 / 8ths of the apple slices is 16 * 3 / 8 = 6 slices. Tom had 16 - 6 = 10 slices. Tom then ate half the slices so he has 10 / 2 = 5 slices.
Therefore, the answer is 5.