Quotient (English)
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Definition (keystage 2)
The number of times one number can be divided exactly into another.
If you divide ten by five, the quotient is two: 10/5 = 2
If you divide thirteen by three, the quotient is four, with a remainder of one: 13/3 = 4 r.1
If you divide ten by five, the quotient is two: 10/5 = 2
If you divide thirteen by three, the quotient is four, with a remainder of one: 13/3 = 4 r.1
Relations
- broader:
- (en) Integer
- references:
- (en) Dividend
- (en) Division
- see also:
- (en) Remainder
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