Question

Look at the following math problem. 150 ÷ 3 = 50 In this problem, 50 is the result of the problem. What is 50 called in this math problem? 

a. quotient
b. difference
c. product
d. sum

Answer 1

Option: a is the correct answer.

a. Quotient.

Explanation:

We know that the dividend, divisor , quotient and the remainder are related by:

Dividend=Divisor×Quotient+Remainder.

Here in this problem we have:

150 ÷ 3 = 50

i.e. when the dividend 150 is divided by the divisor 3 then the quotient so obtained is : 50 .

Since, the number 150 is completely divisible by 3.

Hence, the remainder is zero.

Hence, here 50 denotes the quotient.

Answer 2

The result of a division operation is called the ...

... a. quotient