1. **State the problem:** Convert 10 pints to quarts using the conversion rate 1 quart = 2 pints. 2. **Formula and rule:** To convert pints to quarts, use the formula: $$\text{quarts} = \frac{\text{pints}}{2}$$ because 1 quart equals 2 pints. 3. **Apply the formula:** $$\text{quarts} = \frac{10}{2}$$ 4. **Simplify the fraction:** $$\text{quarts} = \frac{\cancel{10}}{\cancel{2}} = 5$$ 5. **Answer:** 10 pints is equal to 5 quarts.