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Question from Jala, a student: What is a quotient and what are the instructions for one? |
Jala,
In mathematics a quotient is the result of a division. For example in the statement "10 divided by 5 is 2", 10 is the dividend, 5 is the divisor and 2 is the quotient.
I hope this helps,
Penny
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