Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then to quarters.<br><br>
&bull; \(2\frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{2}\)<br>
&bull; Convert to quarters: \(\frac{5}{2} = \frac{10}{4}\)<br>
&bull; \(\frac{10}{4}\) means 10 quarters<br>
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Final Answer: 10