Division Facts

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What is division?

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Division is the process of determining how many times one number is contained within another. It is one of the four basic operations in arithmetic.

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What is the symbol for division?

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The symbol for division is '÷' or '/'.

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What is the result of a division called?

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The result of a division is called the quotient.

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What is the dividend in a division problem?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.

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What is the divisor in a division problem?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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How do you check the result of a division?

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You can check the result of a division by multiplying the quotient by the divisor. If the product equals the dividend, the division is correct.

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What is the quotient of 10 ÷ 2?

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The quotient of 10 ÷ 2 is 5.

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What is the quotient of 30 ÷ 6?

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The quotient of 30 ÷ 6 is 5.

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What is the quotient of 24 ÷ 8?

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The quotient of 24 ÷ 8 is 3.

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What is the quotient of 16 ÷ 4?

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The quotient of 16 ÷ 4 is 4.