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If 2 1/5 of a number is 5. what is the number​
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If 2 1/5 of a number is 5. what is the number​

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Answer:

2

Explanation:

5÷2 1/5 = 2

User Zienkikk
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Answer:

2 3/11

Explanation:

To find the original number, we need to divide 5 by 2 1/5.

5/ 2 1/5

Convert 2 1/5 to an improper fraction:

11/5

5/ 11/5

When dividing fractions, we can multiply the first number by the reciprocal of the second one to get the answer.

5*5/11

25/11

2 3/11

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