Question

Find the quotient. 2 17=33 5 17-3 2 17-3 5 (Type a whole number or a fraction.) Enter your answer in the answer box and then click Check Answer.

Answer 1

we have

$17\colon3\frac{2}{5}$

step 1

Convert mixed number to an improper fraction

3 2/5=3+2/5=17/5

substitute

17/(17/5)=(17*5)/17=5

answer is 5