Question

Which value for the number makes the statement true?

the quotient of a number and five is eight

a.4
b.8
c.40
d.80

Answer 1

A product is the result of multiplication.
A quotient is the result of division.
So you're trying to find the quotient of a number (x) and 5 that equals 8.

Try plugging in the answers.
x/5=8

A. x=4
4/5=8 (Incorrect, 4 divided by 5 is 0.8)

B. x=8
8/5=8 (Incorrect, 8 divided by 5 is 1.6)

C. x=40
40/5=8 (Correct, 40 divided by 5 is 8)

D. x=80
80/5=8 (Incorrect, 80 divided by 5 is 16)

So your answer is C. 40
The quotient of 40 and 5 is 8.