23 is right, for 3 × 23 = 69.
3. Divide the cost of a 96-cent present equally among three girls. How much should each girl pay? girls. How much should each girl pay? 3 | 96
4. Divide the cost of an 84-cent present equally among 4 girls. How much should each girl pay?
5. Learn this: (Read ÷ as "divided by.")
| 12 + 4 = 16. | 16 is the sum. |
| 12 − 4 = 8. | 8 is the difference or remainder. |
| 12 × 4 = 48. | 48 is the product. |
| 12 ÷ 4 = 3. | 3 is the quotient. |
6. Find the quotients. Check your answers by multiplying.
| 3 | 99 | 2 | 86 | 5 | 155 | 6 | 246 | 4 | 168 | 3 | 219 |
[Uneven division is taught by the same general plan, extended.]
LONG DIVISION: DEDUCTIVE EXPLANATION
To Divide by Long Division