To divide by a fraction, you can multiply by its reciprocal. The reciprocal of 2/5 is 5/2.
So, 10 ÷ 2/5 can be rewritten as 10 * 5/2.
Multiplying across gives us (10 * 5) / 2 = 50/2.
This expression can be further simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by the highest common factor, which is 2.
So, 50/2 simplifies to 25.
Therefore, the quotient of 10 ÷ 2/5 is 25.
What is the quotient of 10÷2/5 ? Simplify your answer if possible.
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