Question

Translate the following phrase to a mathematical expression. Then, evaluate the expression for n = 5.

the quotient of twenty and a number
I don't understand why the answer is 20 divided by 5. We learned that the quotient is the ANSWER to a division problem, not the dividend.

Answer 1

20/5 OR 4

Explanation:

Given that:

A= The quotient of twenty and a number

Now let the number to be "n"

As the quotient is an answer for division of 2 number. OR

Quotient = Dividend/ Divisor

The expression will be: A= 20/n

Now by putting n= 5 in the expression we get:

A =20/5 OR A = 4

I hope it will help you!