Worked examples
Two examples
Example 1
888 ÷ 24 =
- 24 goes into 88 three times (72), 16 left; bring down the 8: 168.
- 24 goes into 168 seven times (168), nothing left.
- Check: 24 × 37 = 888.
Answer: 37
Example 2
5,000 ÷ 23 =
- 23 goes into 50 twice (46), 4 left; bring down 0: 40. 23 goes in once (23), 17 left; bring down 0: 170.
- 23 goes into 170 seven times (161), 9 left.
- Check: 23 × 217 + 9 = 5,000.
Answer: 217 R 9
Where this is taught: Quiz 5: Division, “Long division: dealing out, biggest bills first”
The drill
Ten problems
How many:
Type each answer, then press Check my answers at the bottom. If there is a remainder, write it after an R, like 37 R 4.Write each answer on the line, with any remainder after an R. The answer key, with the reasoning, is on the last page.