Split the 15 pies into 3 equal units. Two of those units were sold.

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• 3 units → 15
• 1 unit → 15 ÷ 3 = 5
• Sold = 2 units → 2 × 5 = 10

10 pies were sold.
Check: $$\frac{2}{3}$$ of 15 = 10. ✓