Question

Which quotient matches the description of solving with partial quotients for 240÷15

?

Step 1: Subtract (10×15)

from 240 to get 90.

Step 2: Subtract (6×15)

from 90 to get 0.

Step 3: Add the partial quotients.

A.

7
B.

15
C.

16
D.

30

Answer 1

C. 16

Step-by-step explanation:

240/15

Step one: 10x15= 150

240-150= 90

Partial quotient: 10

Step two: 6x15= 90

90-90= 0

Partial quotient: 6

Step 3: 10+6= 16

Answer check: 240/15= 16