Amalas birthday cake is cut into 8 equal parts. She gave a piece each to her 2 close friends, 2 pieces to her brother and ate a piece. Now, answer the following questions. What fraction of the cake did Amala give to her friends?

• A.  \[\frac{1}{8}\]                                  
• B.  \[\frac{2}{8}\]                  
• C.  \[\frac{3}{8}\]                                 
• D.   \[\frac{4}{8}\]