Perform the indicated operation.
-$$36 \div 1 \frac { 1 } { 5 }$$
A) 29
B) $28 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$
C) 31
D) 30

Name: Perform the indicated operation. -\[36 \div 1 \frac { 1 } { 5 }\] A) 29 B) $28 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$ C) 31 D) 30
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To divide by a mixed number, first convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. $1 \frac{1}{5}$ becomes $\frac{6}{5}$. Then, divide 36 by $\frac{6}{5}$ by multiplying 36 by the reciprocal of $\frac{6}{5}$, which is $\frac{5}{6}$. $36 \times \frac{5}{6} = 30$.

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Perform the Indicated Operation $36 \div 1 \frac { 1 } { 5 }$