Multiply & Divide Whole Numbers

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) is the same as adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12).

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that represents the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 3 (12 ÷ 3) means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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What does 'R' mean in division?

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'R' stands for 'remainder' in division. It indicates the amount left over after dividing when the numbers do not divide evenly.

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What is the quotient of 182 ÷ 13?

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14

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What is the quotient of 270 ÷ 3?

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90

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What is the quotient of 128 ÷ 80?

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1.6

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What is the quotient of 428 ÷ 4?

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107

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How do you check your division answer?

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You can check your division answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding the remainder (if any) to see if it equals the original number.

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What is a divisor?

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A divisor is a number by which another number is divided. For example, in the division 12 ÷ 3, 3 is the divisor.

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What is a dividend?

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A dividend is the number that is being divided. In the division 12 ÷ 3, 12 is the dividend.