To find the quotient of $$878 \div 3$$, you can use the long division method. Here is how it works:
- Start by dividing the first digit of the dividend (8) by the divisor (3). The result is 2, which is the first digit of the quotient. Write 2 above the 8 in the dividend.
- Multiply the 2 by the 3 and write the result (6) below the 8. Subtract 6 from 8 and write the difference (2) below.
- Bring down the next digit of the dividend (7) and write it next to the 2. Now you have 27 as the new dividend.
- Divide 27 by 3 and write the result (9) above the 7 in the dividend. This is the second digit of the quotient.
- Multiply the 9 by the 3 and write the result (27) below the 27. Subtract 27 from 27 and write the difference (0) below.
- Bring down the last digit of the dividend (8) and write it next to the 0. Now you have 8 as the new dividend.
- Divide 8 by 3 and write the result (2) above the 8 in the dividend. This is the third and final digit of the quotient.
- Multiply the 2 by the 3 and write the result (6) below the 8. Subtract 6 from 8 and write the difference (2) below. This is the remainder of the division.
Here is the completed model and quotient:
2 9 2
_______
3|8 7 8
- 6
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2 7
- 2 7
____
0 8
- 6
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2
```
The quotient is **292** with a remainder of **2**. You can also write the answer as 292 2/3or 292.67as a decimal.