Answer :

(1/4)*10 = 10/4 = 2.5
So the 1/4 of 10 is 10/4 or 2.5
Answer: 1/4 (a quarter) of 10 is 2.5

That is because:

2.5 + 2.5 + 2.5 + 2.5 = 10

Meaning:

4 x 2.5 = 10