What is the quotient of 15÷5/8

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To divide 15 by \( \frac{5}{8} \), you can multiply 15 by the reciprocal of \( \frac{5}{8} \). The reciprocal of \( \frac{5}{8} \) is \( \frac{8}{5} \).

So, the calculation becomes:

\[ 15 \div \frac{5}{8} = 15 \times \frac{8}{5} \]

Now, perform the multiplication:

\[ = \frac{15 \times 8}{5} = \frac{120}{5} = 24 \]

Therefore, the quotient of \( 15 \div \frac{5}{8} \) is 24.