
Andrew M. answered 09/06/15
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Mathematics - Algebra a Specialty / F.I.T. Grad - B.S. w/Honors
if we have 5 equal parts of 2, let's call each
equal part x
5x = 2
divide both sides by 5
x = 2/5
If we divide 2 into 5 equal parts then each part
is 2/5
If we have 2 of those equal parts then we have
2(2/5) = 4/5
If I am interpreting the question correctly
the answer is 4/5