Question

On dividing 7 by $\frac{2}{5}$ the result is _____.

• A. $\frac{35}{4}$
• B. $\frac{35}{14}$
• C. $\frac{2}{7}$
• D. $\frac{35}{2}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\frac{35}{2}$

$7÷\frac{2}{5}=7\times \frac{5}{2}$ $[\because reciprocalof\frac{2}{5}=\frac{5}{2}]$
$=\frac{35}{2}$
Hence on dividing $7by\frac{2}{5}$, we get $\frac{35}{2}$.