A water dispenser holds 8 litres. Each small aquarium requires 2/5 of a litre to be filled. How many complete aquariums can be filled?
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Step 1: Divide the total volume by the volume per aquarium.
Step 2: 8 ÷ 2/5 = 8 × 5/2 (multiply by the reciprocal of 2/5).
Step 3: 8 × 5 = 40, then 40 ÷ 2 = 20.
Answer: 20 complete aquariums.
Answer: 20
Correct answer: 20
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