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Division by a one-digit number: written methods

Learning goals

  • Finds whole-number quotients and remainders with a one-digit divisor.
  • Carries out the steps of written division in place-value order.
  • Places zeros in the quotient when the divisor does not fit into a partial dividend.
  • Finds and corrects errors in written division.
  • Checks that divisor × quotient + remainder equals the dividend.

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Division by a one-digit number: written methods 1
You are starting the written division \(624\div3\). Divide only the \(6\) hundreds first. What is the first quotient digit, and what place is it in?

Hints

- Look only at the hundreds before moving to the next column. - How many hundreds does each of three shares get? - Name the place value of that first quotient digit.

Solution

1. The first part is \(6\) hundreds divided into \(3\) equal shares. 2. Each share gets \(2\) hundreds, so the first quotient digit is \(2\) in the hundreds place.

Answer

\(2\) in the hundreds place.
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 2
Find each quotient. a) \(732\div6\) b) \(912\div4\) c) \(525\div5\)

Hints

- Divide from left to right, one place at a time. - Carry each remainder to the next place. - Write a zero in the quotient when the divisor does not fit into a place after a nonzero quotient digit has already been written.

Solution

1. For a), \(7 \div 6=1\) with remainder \(1\). Bring down the \(3\) to make \(13\). Then \(13 \div 6=2\) with remainder \(1\). Bring down the \(2\) to make \(12\), and \(12 \div 6=2\). Therefore, \(732 \div 6=122\). 2. For b), \(9 \div 4=2\) with remainder \(1\). Bring down the \(1\) to make \(11\). Then \(11 \div 4=2\) with remainder \(3\). Bring down the \(2\) to make \(32\), and \(32 \div 4=8\). Therefore, \(912 \div 4=228\). 3. For c), \(5 \div 5=1\). Bring down the \(2\). Since \(5\) goes into \(2\) zero times, write \(0\) in the tens place of the quotient. Bring down the final \(5\) to make \(25\), and \(25 \div 5=5\). Therefore, \(525 \div 5=105\).

Answer

a) \(122\) b) \(228\) c) \(105\)
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 3
Find each quotient and remainder. a) \(849\div8\) b) \(674\div7\)

Hints

- A remainder is the amount left when the divisor does not divide the dividend evenly. - The remainder must be less than the divisor. - Include a zero in the quotient when needed to preserve place value.

Solution

1. For a), \(8 \div 8=1\). Bring down the \(4\). Since \(8\) goes into \(4\) zero times, write \(0\) in the tens place of the quotient. Bring down the \(9\) to make \(49\). Then \(49 \div 8=6\) with remainder \(1\). Therefore, \(849 \div 8=106\text{ R }1\). Check: \(8 \times 106+1=849\). 2. For b), begin with \(67\) because \(6<7\). Then \(67 \div 7=9\) with remainder \(4\). Bring down the final \(4\) to make \(44\). Then \(44 \div 7=6\) with remainder \(2\). Therefore, \(674 \div 7=96\text{ R }2\). Check: \(7 \times 96+2=674\).

Answer

a) \(106\text{ R }1\) b) \(96\text{ R }2\)
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 4
Find each quotient. a) \(1536\div3\) b) \(2408\div8\)

Hints

- If the first digit is less than the divisor, begin with the first two digits. - Divide from left to right. - Write zero in a quotient place when needed to preserve place value.

Solution

1. For a), begin with \(15\) because \(1<3\). Then \(15 \div 3=5\). Bring down the \(3\), and \(3 \div 3=1\). Bring down the \(6\), and \(6 \div 3=2\). Therefore, \(1536 \div 3=512\). 2. For b), \(24 \div 8=3\). Bring down the \(0\). Since \(8\) goes into \(0\) zero times, write \(0\) in the tens place of the quotient. Bring down the \(8\), and \(8 \div 8=1\). Therefore, \(2408 \div 8=301\).

Answer

a) \(512\) b) \(301\)
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 5
Find each quotient. Check each quotient with multiplication. a) \(816\div6\) b) \(816\div4\) c) \(816\div8\)

Hints

- Divide from left to right. - Write zero in a quotient place when needed. - Multiply the quotient by the divisor to check.

Solution

1. For a), \(8 \div 6=1\) with remainder \(2\). Bring down the \(1\) to make \(21\), and \(21 \div 6=3\) with remainder \(3\). Bring down the \(6\) to make \(36\), and \(36 \div 6=6\). Therefore, \(816 \div 6=136\). Check: \(136 \times 6=816\). 2. For b), \(8 \div 4=2\). Bring down the \(1\). Since \(4\) goes into \(1\) zero times, write \(0\) in the tens place of the quotient. Bring down the \(6\) to make \(16\), and \(16 \div 4=4\). Therefore, \(816 \div 4=204\). Check: \(204 \times 4=816\). 3. For c), \(8 \div 8=1\). Bring down the \(1\). Since \(8\) goes into \(1\) zero times, write \(0\) in the tens place of the quotient. Bring down the \(6\) to make \(16\), and \(16 \div 8=2\). Therefore, \(816 \div 8=102\). Check: \(102 \times 8=816\).

Answer

a) \(136\); check: \(136 \times 6=816\) b) \(204\); check: \(204 \times 4=816\) c) \(102\); check: \(102 \times 8=816\)
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 6
A youth sports club earns \(\$7536\) at a community festival. The money will be shared equally among \(6\) teams. How much money does each team receive?

Hints

- Estimate the quotient first. - Divide from left to right and carry each remainder to the next place. - Check your answer with multiplication.

Solution

1. Divide the total amount by the number of teams: \(7536 \div 6\). 2. Using the standard division algorithm gives \(1256\). 3. Check: \(1256 \times 6=7536\).

Answer

Each team receives \(\$1256\).
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 7
Find and check each result. a) \(5432\div8\) b) \(7815\div4\)

Hints

- Use multiplication to check a quotient. - When there is a remainder, add it after multiplying the quotient and divisor. - Keep the division steps aligned by place value.

Solution

1. For a), begin with \(54\) because \(5<8\). Then \(54 \div 8=6\) with remainder \(6\). Bring down the \(3\) to make \(63\), and \(63 \div 8=7\) with remainder \(7\). Bring down the \(2\) to make \(72\), and \(72 \div 8=9\). Therefore, \(5432 \div 8=679\). Check: \(679 \times 8=5432\). 2. For b), \(7 \div 4=1\) with remainder \(3\). Bring down the \(8\) to make \(38\), and \(38 \div 4=9\) with remainder \(2\). Bring down the \(1\) to make \(21\), and \(21 \div 4=5\) with remainder \(1\). Bring down the \(5\) to make \(15\), and \(15 \div 4=3\) with remainder \(3\). Therefore, \(7815 \div 4=1953\text{ R }3\). Check: \(1953 \times 4+3=7815\).

Answer

a) \(679\); check: \(679 \times 8=5432\) b) \(1953\text{ R }3\); check: \(1953 \times 4+3=7815\)
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 8
Find each quotient and remainder. a) \(3949\div7\) b) \(2506\div4\) c) \(6123\div8\)

Hints

- Divide one place at a time from left to right. - Carry each remainder to the next digit. - The final remainder must be less than the divisor.

Solution

1. For a), begin with \(39\) because \(3<7\). Then \(39 \div 7=5\) with remainder \(4\). Bring down the \(4\) to make \(44\). Then \(44 \div 7=6\) with remainder \(2\). Bring down the \(9\) to make \(29\). Then \(29 \div 7=4\) with remainder \(1\). Therefore, \(3949 \div 7=564\text{ R }1\). 2. For b), begin with \(25\) because \(2<4\). Then \(25 \div 4=6\) with remainder \(1\). Bring down the \(0\) to make \(10\). Then \(10 \div 4=2\) with remainder \(2\). Bring down the \(6\) to make \(26\). Then \(26 \div 4=6\) with remainder \(2\). Therefore, \(2506 \div 4=626\text{ R }2\). 3. For c), begin with \(61\) because \(6<8\). Then \(61 \div 8=7\) with remainder \(5\). Bring down the \(2\) to make \(52\). Then \(52 \div 8=6\) with remainder \(4\). Bring down the \(3\) to make \(43\). Then \(43 \div 8=5\) with remainder \(3\). Therefore, \(6123 \div 8=765\text{ R }3\).

Answer

a) \(564\text{ R }1\) b) \(626\text{ R }2\) c) \(765\text{ R }3\)
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 9
Use the standard division algorithm. Pay attention to remainders and to zeros in a quotient. a) \(816 \div 4\) b) \(725 \div 3\) c) \(905 \div 5\) d) \(638 \div 6\)

Hints

- Write zero in a quotient place when the divisor does not fit into that place. - Carry each remainder to the next digit. - The final remainder must be less than the divisor.

Solution

1. For a), \(8 \div 4=2\). Bring down the \(1\). Since \(4\) goes into \(1\) zero times, write \(0\) in the tens place of the quotient. Bring down the \(6\) to make \(16\), and \(16 \div 4=4\). Therefore, \(816 \div 4=204\). 2. For b), \(7 \div 3=2\) with remainder \(1\). Bring down the \(2\) to make \(12\), and \(12 \div 3=4\). Bring down the \(5\), and \(5 \div 3=1\) with remainder \(2\). Therefore, \(725 \div 3=241\text{ R }2\). 3. For c), \(9 \div 5=1\) with remainder \(4\). Bring down the \(0\) to make \(40\), and \(40 \div 5=8\). Bring down the \(5\), and \(5 \div 5=1\). Therefore, \(905 \div 5=181\). 4. For d), \(6 \div 6=1\). Bring down the \(3\). Since \(6\) goes into \(3\) zero times, write \(0\) in the tens place of the quotient. Bring down the \(8\) to make \(38\), and \(38 \div 6=6\) with remainder \(2\). Therefore, \(638 \div 6=106\text{ R }2\).

Answer

a) \(204\) b) \(241\text{ R }2\) c) \(181\) d) \(106\text{ R }2\)
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 10
Calculate each quotient. a) \(4505 \div 5\) b) \(1248 \div 6\) c) \(5684 \div 7\) d) \(8168 \div 8\)

Hints

- Divide from left to right. - Write zero in a quotient place when the divisor does not fit into that place. - Check each quotient with multiplication.

Solution

1. For a), begin with \(45\) because \(4<5\). Then \(45 \div 5=9\). Bring down the \(0\), and write \(0\) in the tens place of the quotient. Bring down the \(5\), and \(5 \div 5=1\). Therefore, \(4505 \div 5=901\). 2. For b), \(12 \div 6=2\). Bring down the \(4\). Since \(6\) goes into \(4\) zero times, write \(0\) in the tens place of the quotient. Bring down the \(8\) to make \(48\), and \(48 \div 6=8\). Therefore, \(1248 \div 6=208\). 3. For c), begin with \(56\) because \(5<7\). Then \(56 \div 7=8\). Bring down the \(8\), and \(8 \div 7=1\) with remainder \(1\). Bring down the \(4\) to make \(14\), and \(14 \div 7=2\). Therefore, \(5684 \div 7=812\). 4. For d), \(8 \div 8=1\). Bring down the \(1\). Since \(8\) goes into \(1\) zero times, write \(0\) in the hundreds place of the quotient. Bring down the \(6\) to make \(16\), and \(16 \div 8=2\). Bring down the final \(8\), and \(8 \div 8=1\). Therefore, \(8168 \div 8=1021\).

Answer

a) \(901\) b) \(208\) c) \(812\) d) \(1021\)
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 11
Find each quotient. Give a remainder when the division is not exact. 1. \(7452\div4\) 2. \(9605\div7\) 3. \(4815\div3\) 4. \(5236\div6\)

Hints

- Divide from left to right, one place at a time. - Carry each remainder to the next digit. - Check using multiplication and the remainder.

Solution

1. Begin with \(7\). Then \(7 \div 4=1\) with remainder \(3\). Bring down the \(4\) to make \(34\), and \(34 \div 4=8\) with remainder \(2\). Bring down the \(5\) to make \(25\), and \(25 \div 4=6\) with remainder \(1\). Bring down the \(2\) to make \(12\), and \(12 \div 4=3\). Therefore, \(7452 \div 4=1863\). 2. Begin with \(9\). Then \(9 \div 7=1\) with remainder \(2\). Bring down the \(6\) to make \(26\), and \(26 \div 7=3\) with remainder \(5\). Bring down the \(0\) to make \(50\), and \(50 \div 7=7\) with remainder \(1\). Bring down the \(5\) to make \(15\), and \(15 \div 7=2\) with remainder \(1\). Therefore, \(9605 \div 7=1372\text{ R }1\). 3. Begin with \(4\). Then \(4 \div 3=1\) with remainder \(1\). Bring down the \(8\) to make \(18\), and \(18 \div 3=6\). Bring down the \(1\). Since \(3\) goes into \(1\) zero times, write \(0\) in the tens place of the quotient. Bring down the \(5\) to make \(15\), and \(15 \div 3=5\). Therefore, \(4815 \div 3=1605\). 4. Begin with \(5\). Since \(6\) does not fit into \(5\), use \(52\). Then \(52 \div 6=8\) with remainder \(4\). Bring down the \(3\) to make \(43\), and \(43 \div 6=7\) with remainder \(1\). Bring down the \(6\) to make \(16\), and \(16 \div 6=2\) with remainder \(4\). Therefore, \(5236 \div 6=872\text{ R }4\).

Answer

1. \(1863\) 2. \(1372\text{ R }1\) 3. \(1605\) 4. \(872\text{ R }4\)
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 12
Find each quotient. a) \(4368\div7\) b) \(2952\div4\) c) \(5043\div8\)

Hints

- Divide from left to right. - Write zero in a quotient place when needed. - Check whether a final remainder is left and verify with multiplication.

Solution

1. For a), begin with \(43\) because \(4<7\). Then \(43 \div 7=6\) with remainder \(1\). Bring down the \(6\) to make \(16\), and \(16 \div 7=2\) with remainder \(2\). Bring down the \(8\) to make \(28\), and \(28 \div 7=4\). Therefore, \(4368 \div 7=624\). 2. For b), begin with \(29\) because \(2<4\). Then \(29 \div 4=7\) with remainder \(1\). Bring down the \(5\) to make \(15\), and \(15 \div 4=3\) with remainder \(3\). Bring down the \(2\) to make \(32\), and \(32 \div 4=8\). Therefore, \(2952 \div 4=738\). 3. For c), begin with \(50\) because \(5<8\). Then \(50 \div 8=6\) with remainder \(2\). Bring down the \(4\) to make \(24\), and \(24 \div 8=3\). Bring down the \(3\). Since \(8\) goes into \(3\) zero times, write \(0\) in the ones place of the quotient, with remainder \(3\). Therefore, \(5043 \div 8=630\text{ R }3\).

Answer

a) \(624\) b) \(738\) c) \(630\text{ R }3\)
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 13
Find each quotient. Pay close attention to zeros that may be needed in a quotient. For part d, also check your answer with multiplication. a) \(4816\div8\) b) \(3608\div4\) c) \(1848\div9\) d) \(7210\div7\)

Hints

- Write zero in a quotient place when the divisor fits zero times there. - A final remainder must be less than the divisor. - Check division by multiplying the quotient and divisor, then adding any remainder.

Solution

1. For a), begin with \(48\) because \(4<8\). Then \(48 \div 8=6\). Bring down the \(1\). Since \(8\) goes into \(1\) zero times, write \(0\) in the tens place of the quotient. Bring down the \(6\) to make \(16\), and \(16 \div 8=2\). Therefore, \(4816 \div 8=602\). 2. For b), begin with \(36\) because \(3<4\). Then \(36 \div 4=9\). Bring down the \(0\), and write \(0\) in the tens place of the quotient. Bring down the \(8\), and \(8 \div 4=2\). Therefore, \(3608 \div 4=902\). 3. For c), begin with \(18\) because \(1<9\). Then \(18 \div 9=2\). Bring down the \(4\). Since \(9\) goes into \(4\) zero times, write \(0\) in the tens place of the quotient. Bring down the \(8\) to make \(48\), and \(48 \div 9=5\) with remainder \(3\). Therefore, \(1848 \div 9=205\text{ R }3\). 4. For d), \(7 \div 7=1\). Bring down the \(2\). Since \(7\) goes into \(2\) zero times, write \(0\) in the hundreds place of the quotient. Bring down the \(1\) to make \(21\), and \(21 \div 7=3\). Bring down the final \(0\), and write \(0\) in the ones place of the quotient. Therefore, \(7210 \div 7=1030\). 5. Check for d): \(1030 \times 7=7210\).

Answer

a) \(602\) b) \(902\) c) \(205\text{ R }3\) d) \(1030\); check: \(1030 \times 7=7210\)
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 14
Read the written long division. a) What quotient is shown? b) In the middle step, why is \(4\) subtracted from \(6\)?
Figure for problem 554499

Hints

- Follow the quotient digits from left to right. - Each subtrahend is the divisor multiplied by the quotient digit for that step. - Match the middle quotient digit to the subtraction under the partial dividend \(6\).

Solution

1. The calculation is \(864\div4=216\). 2. After \(8\div4=2\), the next partial dividend is \(6\). 3. The divisor \(4\) fits into \(6\) once, so the quotient digit is \(1\) and the subtrahend is \(1\times4=4\). 4. The final step uses \(24\div4=6\), giving quotient \(216\).

Answer

a) \(216\) b) Because the quotient digit in that place is \(1\), so \(1\times4=4\).
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 15
Follow the written long division and explain how the quotient digit \(4\) is determined. Then state the quotient.
Figure for problem 554500

Hints

- Track the remainder from the first subtraction before bringing down the next digit. - Compare nearby multiples of \(5\) with the partial dividend \(23\). - Continue the same process for the final digit.

Solution

1. The calculation is \(735\div5\). 2. After \(7-5=2\), bring down the \(3\) to make \(23\). 3. The divisor \(5\) fits into \(23\) four times because \(4\times5=20\) and \(5\times5=25\) is too large. 4. Continuing with \(35\div5=7\) gives quotient \(147\).

Answer

The quotient digit \(4\) comes from \(23\div5\), and the quotient is \(147\).
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 16
Read the written division. For each quotient digit, name the multiplication fact that justifies the subtrahend below it.
Figure for problem 554501

Hints

- Match each quotient digit with the subtraction step directly below its partial dividend. - Each subtrahend is a multiple of the divisor. - Read the multiplication facts in the same left-to-right order as the quotient digits.

Solution

1. The calculation is \(936\div3=312\). 2. The first quotient digit \(3\) uses \(3\times3=9\). 3. The next quotient digit \(1\) uses \(1\times3=3\). 4. The final quotient digit \(2\) uses \(2\times3=6\).

Answer

The facts are \(3\times3=9\), \(1\times3=3\), and \(2\times3=6\). The quotient is \(312\).
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 17
Read the written division. a) What remainder is left after the first subtraction, before bringing down the next digit? b) What number do you divide next after bringing down the next digit? c) What is the completed quotient?
Figure for problem 554515

Hints

- Read the first subtraction in the displayed calculation. - What digit is brought down next? - Explain the transition before reading the final quotient.

Solution

1. The first step is \(13-12=1\), leaving a remainder of \(1\). 2. Bring down the next digit, \(2\), next to the remaining \(1\) ten. The next number to divide is \(12\). 3. The shown quotient is \(221\).

Answer

a) \(1\) b) \(12\), formed by bringing down \(2\) next to the remaining \(1\). c) \(221\)
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 18
Complete the written division. Give the missing quotient digits, the two missing subtraction entries, and the remainder. Explain the middle step.
Figure for problem 559131

Hints

- Use each partial dividend shown in the written work. - The difference after subtracting the middle row becomes part of the next partial dividend. - Check each quotient digit against the divisor.

Solution

1. \(8\div4=2\). Subtract \(8\) and bring down the next digit, \(6\). 2. \(6\div4=1\). The middle subtraction entry is \(4\), leaving \(2\) tens. 3. Bring down the \(4\) ones to make \(24\). Divide \(24\div4=6\) and subtract \(24\), leaving remainder \(0\). 4. The completed quotient is \(216\).

Answer

Quotient: \(216\). Missing subtraction entries: \(4\) and \(24\). Remainder: \(0\). In the middle step, \(6-4=2\) tens remain. Bring down the \(4\) ones to make \(24\) ones.
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 19
A produce distributor has \(4589\) apples. The apples will be packed in bags of \(7\). How many full bags can be packed, and how many apples will be left over?

Hints

- Divide the total number of apples by the number in each bag. - The quotient represents full bags. - The remainder represents apples left over.

Solution

1. Divide: \(4589 \div 7\). 2. The standard division algorithm gives \(655\text{ R }4\). 3. Therefore, \(655\) full bags can be packed, with \(4\) apples left. Check: \(655 \times 7+4=4589\).

Answer

\(655\) full bags can be packed, and \(4\) apples will be left over.
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 20
Estimate each quotient first. Then find the exact quotient. a) \(1638\div7\) b) \(2304\div9\)

Hints

- Choose a nearby number that is easy to divide by the divisor. - Then use the standard division algorithm for the exact quotient. - Compare each exact result with its estimate.

Solution

1. For a), use the compatible number \(1680\): \(1638 \div 7\approx1680 \div 7=240\). For the exact quotient, begin with \(16\). Then \(16 \div 7=2\) with remainder \(2\). Bring down the \(3\) to make \(23\), and \(23 \div 7=3\) with remainder \(2\). Bring down the \(8\) to make \(28\), and \(28 \div 7=4\). Therefore, \(1638 \div 7=234\). 2. For b), use the compatible number \(2250\): \(2304 \div 9\approx2250 \div 9=250\). For the exact quotient, begin with \(23\). Then \(23 \div 9=2\) with remainder \(5\). Bring down the \(0\) to make \(50\), and \(50 \div 9=5\) with remainder \(5\). Bring down the \(4\) to make \(54\), and \(54 \div 9=6\). Therefore, \(2304 \div 9=256\).

Answer

a) Estimate: \(240\); exact quotient: \(234\) b) Estimate: \(250\); exact quotient: \(256\)
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 21
Find each quotient. Then compare the quotients and describe the pattern. a) \(2436\div4\) b) \(2836\div4\) c) \(3236\div4\) d) \(3636\div4\)

Hints

- Align each division carefully in the standard algorithm. - Compare consecutive dividends. - Divide the change in the dividend by \(4\). - Look for that change in the quotients.

Solution

1. Part a: \(24\div 4=6\), so write \(6\) in the hundreds place. Since \(3<4\), write \(0\) in the tens place. Bring down \(6\) to make \(36\), and \(36\div 4=9\). Thus, \(2436\div 4=609\). 2. Part b: \(28\div 4=7\). Since \(3<4\), write \(0\), then use \(36\div 4=9\). Thus, \(2836\div 4=709\). 3. Part c: \(32\div 4=8\). Since \(3<4\), write \(0\), then use \(36\div 4=9\). Thus, \(3236\div 4=809\). 4. Part d: \(36\div 4=9\). Since \(3<4\), write \(0\), then use \(36\div 4=9\). Thus, \(3636\div 4=909\). 5. The dividend increases by \(400\) each time. Since \(400\div 4=100\), the quotient increases by \(100\) each time.

Answer

a) \(609\) b) \(709\) c) \(809\) d) \(909\) Each increase of \(400\) in the dividend increases the quotient by \(100\).
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 22
Find each quotient. Check part c with multiplication. Then compare the quotients and describe the relationship. a) \(5184\div2\) b) \(5184\div4\) c) \(5184\div8\)

Hints

- Use the standard division algorithm for each quotient. - Compare the divisors from one part to the next. - Compare each quotient with the previous quotient. - Use multiplication to check the last quotient.

Solution

1. Part a: \(5\div 2=2\) remainder \(1\); \(11\div 2=5\) remainder \(1\); \(18\div 2=9\); and \(4\div 2=2\). Therefore, \(5184\div 2=2592\). 2. Part b: \(5\div 4=1\) remainder \(1\); \(11\div 4=2\) remainder \(3\); \(38\div 4=9\) remainder \(2\); and \(24\div 4=6\). Therefore, \(5184\div 4=1296\). 3. Part c: Since \(5<8\), use \(51\). Then \(51\div 8=6\) remainder \(3\); \(38\div 8=4\) remainder \(6\); and \(64\div 8=8\). Therefore, \(5184\div 8=648\). 4. Check part c: \(648\times 8=5184\). 5. The dividend stays fixed while the divisor doubles each time, so the quotient is halved each time.

Answer

a) \(2592\) b) \(1296\) c) \(648\) Check: \(648\times 8=5184\). When the divisor doubles and the dividend stays fixed, the quotient is halved.
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 23
Find each quotient and remainder. Which division has the greater remainder? a) \(1427\div5\) b) \(9835\div9\)

Hints

- Complete both divisions through the final remainder. - Compare only the remainders. - A remainder must always be less than its divisor.

Solution

1. For a), begin with \(14\) because \(1<5\). Then \(14 \div 5=2\) with remainder \(4\). Bring down the \(2\) to make \(42\). Then \(42 \div 5=8\) with remainder \(2\). Bring down the \(7\) to make \(27\). Then \(27 \div 5=5\) with remainder \(2\). Therefore, \(1427 \div 5=285\text{ R }2\). 2. For b), \(9 \div 9=1\). Bring down the \(8\). Since \(9\) goes into \(8\) zero times, write \(0\) in the hundreds place of the quotient. Bring down the \(3\) to make \(83\). Then \(83 \div 9=9\) with remainder \(2\). Bring down the \(5\) to make \(25\). Then \(25 \div 9=2\) with remainder \(7\). Therefore, \(9835 \div 9=1092\text{ R }7\). 3. Since \(7>2\), part b) has the greater remainder.

Answer

a) \(285\text{ R }2\) b) \(1092\text{ R }7\) Part b) has the greater remainder.
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 24
Use the standard division algorithm. a) \(816 \div 4\) b) \(921 \div 3\) c) Both quotients have a zero in the tens place. Explain why.

Hints

- Follow the place values from left to right. - Ask how many times the divisor fits into the amount at each stage. - Preserve the quotient place with a zero when the answer is zero times.

Solution

1. For a), \(8 \div 4=2\). Bring down the \(1\). Since \(4\) goes into \(1\) zero times, write \(0\) in the tens place of the quotient. Bring down the \(6\) to make \(16\), and \(16 \div 4=4\). Therefore, \(816 \div 4=204\). 2. For b), \(9 \div 3=3\). Bring down the \(2\). Since \(3\) goes into \(2\) zero times, write \(0\) in the tens place of the quotient. Bring down the \(1\) to make \(21\), and \(21 \div 3=7\). Therefore, \(921 \div 3=307\). 3. In each division, the digit brought down for the tens place is less than the divisor. The divisor fits zero times in that place, so a zero must be written in the tens place of the quotient before continuing.

Answer

a) \(204\) b) \(307\) c) The zero is required because \(1<4\) and \(2<3\), so the divisor fits zero times in the tens place.
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Niran calculated \(4836\div 6\) and got \(86\). a) Use the standard division algorithm to find the correct quotient. b) What mistake did Niran probably make? c) Use the standard division algorithm to calculate \(7056\div 7\).

Hints

- Check Niran's quotient by multiplying it by \(6\) and comparing with the dividend. - In the standard algorithm, keep the quotient digits aligned with the dividend's place values. - When a partial dividend is too small to make a nonzero quotient digit, consider what must be recorded to preserve place value.

Solution

1. Part a: Since \(4<6\), use the first two digits. \(48\div 6=8\), so write \(8\) in the hundreds place. Bring down \(3\). Because \(3<6\), write \(0\) in the tens place. Bring down \(6\), and \(36\div 6=6\). Therefore, \(4836\div 6=806\). 2. Niran probably omitted the zero in the tens place and wrote \(86\) instead of \(806\). 3. Part c: \(7\div 7=1\), so write \(1\) in the thousands place. Bring down \(0\) and write \(0\) in the hundreds place. Bring down \(5\) and write \(0\) in the tens place because \(5<7\). Bring down \(6\), and \(56\div 7=8\). Therefore, \(7056\div 7=1008\).

Answer

a) \(806\) b) Niran omitted the zero in the tens place. c) \(1008\)
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 26
Max says that \(2015\div5=43\). 1. Use an estimate with rounded numbers to show that Max’s answer must be incorrect. 2. Find the correct quotient. 3. Check your result with multiplication.

Hints

- Estimate how many digits the quotient should have. - In the standard algorithm, write a zero in the quotient when a partial dividend is smaller than the divisor. - Multiply the quotient by \(5\) to check your result.

Solution

1. Round \(2015\) to \(2000\). Then \(2000\div 5=400\). Since \(43\) is much smaller than \(400\), Max’s answer cannot be correct. 2. Begin with \(20\) because \(2<5\). Then \(20\div 5=4\). Bring down the \(1\). Since \(5\) goes into \(1\) zero times, write \(0\) in the tens place of the quotient. Bring down the \(5\) to make \(15\), and \(15\div 5=3\). Therefore, \(2015\div 5=403\). 3. Check: \(403\times 5=2015\).

Answer

1. One estimate is \(2000\div 5=400\), so \(43\) is much too small. 2. The correct quotient is \(403\). 3. Check: \(403\times 5=2015\).
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 27
The product of an unknown number and \(8\) is \(8136\). a) Find the unknown number. b) Check your result with multiplication.

Hints

- Divide the product by the known factor to find the missing factor. - Use multiplication to check a division result. - Keep track of each remainder as you divide from left to right.

Solution

1. Divide the product by the known factor: \(8136\div 8\). 2. Since \(8\div 8=1\), write \(1\). Bring down the \(1\). Since \(8\) goes into \(1\) zero times, write \(0\) in the hundreds place of the quotient. Bring down the \(3\) to make \(13\), and \(13\div 8=1\) with remainder \(5\). Bring down the \(6\) to make \(56\), and \(56\div 8=7\). Therefore, \(8136\div 8=1017\). 3. Check by multiplication: \(1017\times 8=8136\). The product matches the given value.

Answer

a) The unknown number is \(1017\). b) Check: \(1017\times 8=8136\).
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 28
a) Use the standard division algorithm to find \(1344\div 6\). b) Find \(2688\div 6\) without repeating the full division algorithm. Explain how part a) helps.

Hints

- Complete part a) with the standard division algorithm. - Compare \(2688\) with \(1344\). - Decide how the same scale factor affects the quotient when the divisor is unchanged.

Solution

1. Part a: Since \(1<6\), use \(13\). Then \(13\div 6=2\) remainder \(1\). Bring down \(4\): \(14\div 6=2\) remainder \(2\). Bring down the final \(4\): \(24\div 6=4\). Therefore, \(1344\div 6=224\). 2. The dividend \(2688\) is twice \(1344\). 3. With the divisor unchanged, doubling the dividend doubles the quotient, so \(224\times 2=448\).

Answer

a) \(224\) b) \(448\). The dividend is doubled while the divisor stays the same, so the quotient is doubled.
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 29
Estimate each quotient. Then find the exact quotient. 1) \(4656\div8\) 2) \(6216\div6\)

Hints

- For each estimate, choose a nearby dividend that is easy to divide by the divisor. - In the standard algorithm, keep every place represented in the quotient, even when a partial dividend is too small to contain the divisor. - Check each exact quotient by multiplication.

Solution

1. Estimate \(4800\div8=600\). Using the standard algorithm, \(4656\div8=582\). 2. Estimate \(6000\div6=1000\). Using the standard algorithm, \(6216\div6=1036\). The \(0\) in the hundreds place of the quotient is needed because after dividing \(6\) thousands, the next partial dividend is \(2\), which is less than \(6\).

Answer

1) Estimate: \(600\); exact quotient: \(582\) 2) Estimate: \(1000\); exact quotient: \(1036\)
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 30
The quotient in the written division contains a zero. Explain why the zero is necessary, then state the quotient.
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Hints

- Keep every place of the dividend represented in the quotient. - Ask how many groups of \(4\) are in the middle partial dividend. - A zero quotient digit can be a necessary placeholder.

Solution

1. The calculation is \(804\div4\). 2. \(8\div4=2\), so the first quotient digit is \(2\). 3. The next partial dividend is \(0\). The divisor \(4\) fits into \(0\) zero times, so a \(0\) must be written in the tens place of the quotient. 4. Finally, \(4\div4=1\), giving quotient \(201\).

Answer

The zero is needed because the tens-place partial dividend is \(0\). The quotient is \(201\).
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 31
Use the written division to explain why the first quotient digit is written over the second digit of the dividend rather than the first. Then give the quotient.
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Hints

- Compare the first dividend digit with the divisor. - If the divisor does not fit into the first digit, use the first two digits as the initial partial dividend. - Follow the alignment shown in the written algorithm.

Solution

1. The calculation is \(3126\div6\). 2. The first digit \(3\) is smaller than \(6\), so division cannot begin with \(3\) alone. 3. Use the first two digits: \(31\div6=5\) with \(1\) left, so the first quotient digit aligns with the second dividend digit. 4. The later steps are \(12\div6=2\) and \(6\div6=1\), giving quotient \(521\).

Answer

Division begins with \(31\) because \(3<6\). The quotient is \(521\).
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 32
In the second long-division step, both the quotient digit and the subtrahend are hidden. Find the missing quotient digit and the missing subtrahend, and state the multiplication fact that connects them.
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Hints

- Focus on the step whose partial dividend is \(12\). - The quotient digit and subtrahend in one long-division step are linked by multiplication.

Solution

1. The second partial dividend is \(12\). 2. Three groups of \(4\) fit in \(12\), so the hidden quotient digit is \(3\). 3. The subtrahend for that step is \(3\times4=12\).

Answer

The quotient digit is \(3\), the subtrahend is \(12\), and the connecting fact is \(3\times4=12\).
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 33
One digit in a subtrahend is hidden. Use the quotient digit above that step to find the missing digit.
Figure for problem 554506

Hints

- Match the hidden subtrahend with the quotient digit directly above its step. - Multiply that quotient digit by the divisor. - Check that the subtraction leaves the remainder needed for the next partial dividend.

Solution

1. The calculation is \(1568\div7=224\). 2. In the middle step, the quotient digit is \(2\), so the subtrahend must be \(2\times7=14\). 3. Therefore, the hidden digit in \(1\square\) is \(4\). 4. The remaining steps confirm the quotient \(224\) with no remainder.

Answer

The missing digit is \(4\).
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 34
Explain why the written quotient is \(405\) rather than \(45\).
Figure for problem 554507

Hints

- Track the place represented by every dividend digit. - What quotient digit corresponds to a partial dividend smaller than the divisor? - Omitting that zero would change the place values of the later quotient digits.

Solution

1. The calculation is \(2835\div7\). 2. \(28\div7=4\), so the hundreds quotient digit is \(4\). 3. The next partial dividend is \(3\), which contains \(0\) groups of \(7\). A \(0\) must be written in the tens place of the quotient. 4. Bringing down \(5\) gives \(35\), and \(35\div7=5\). 5. The quotient is \(405\).

Answer

The zero is a necessary tens-place placeholder because \(3<7\). The quotient is \(405\).
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 35
Compare the two written divisions. a) Which quotient has an internal zero? b) Explain why the zero appears in that place. c) State both quotients.
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Hints

- Follow the dividend digits in each panel from left to right. - Compare where the zero partial dividend or too-small partial dividend occurs. - Keep quotient place value aligned with the corresponding dividend place.

Solution

1. In a), \(1632\div8=204\). After \(16\div8=2\), the next partial dividend is \(3\), which is smaller than \(8\), so the tens quotient digit is \(0\). 2. In b), \(1680\div8=210\). The final partial dividend is \(0\), so the quotient ends in \(0\). 3. Thus \(204\) has an internal zero, while \(210\) has a zero in the ones place.

Answer

a) \(204\) has the internal zero. b) It is needed because the tens-place partial dividend is \(3<8\). c) The quotients are \(204\) and \(210\).
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 36
The final remainder is hidden in the written division. Find it and justify your answer from the last subtraction step.
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Hints

- Look only at the final partial dividend and subtrahend first. - The remainder is what is left after the last subtraction. - Check that the remainder is smaller than \(6\).

Solution

1. The calculation is \(745\div6\). 2. The final partial dividend is \(25\), and the final subtrahend is \(24\). 3. \(25-24=1\), so the hidden remainder is \(1\). 4. The complete result is \(745\div6=124\) remainder \(1\).

Answer

The remainder is \(1\).
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 37
A digit in the number being divided and a number in the written work are missing. Find both. Explain how the next subtraction helps you find them.
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Hints

- What remains after the first subtraction? - Look at what is shown after the next digit is brought down. - Work backward from the next subtraction to the missing number.

Solution

1. The first subtraction is \(22-20=2\). Bring down the next digit. The next number to divide must begin with \(2\). 2. The next subtraction takes away \(24\). The following step shows \(16\), formed by bringing down the last digit \(6\). So the subtraction before it must leave \(1\). 3. The missing number in the middle step is \(24+1=25\). Its final digit, \(5\), is the missing digit in the original number. 4. Check: \(25-24=1\), then bring down \(6\) to get \(16\), and \(16-16=0\). The completed dividend is \(2256\).

Answer

Missing dividend digit: \(5\) Missing number in the written work: \(25\)
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 38
The one-digit divisor is hidden. Determine it from the written division and explain how the first subtraction step supports your answer.
Figure for problem 554513

Hints

- In each step, the subtrahend equals the divisor times the quotient digit for that place. - Use the first quotient digit and first subtrahend together. - Check the recovered divisor against the later subtraction steps.

Solution

1. The quotient is \(216\), so the first quotient digit is \(2\). 2. The first subtrahend is \(14\). It must equal \(2\times\text{divisor}\). 3. Since \(2\times7=14\), the hidden divisor is \(7\). 4. The full check is \(1512\div7=216\).

Answer

The divisor is \(7\).
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 39
Sofía made a mistake in the written division. Find the first wrong number subtracted. Then finish the division and give the correct quotient and remainder.
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Hints

- Check each number subtracted against the quotient digit directly above it. - After correcting the first wrong step, continue from the corrected remainder. - Check the result using multiplication and the remainder.

Solution

1. The first shown quotient digit is \(3\), so the first subtraction uses \(3\times6=18\), which is correct. 2. The next quotient digit is \(5\), so the next number subtracted should be \(5\times6=30\), not the displayed \(24\). 3. Correcting that step gives \(33-30=3\). Bring down \(4\) to make \(34\). 4. Now \(34\div6=5\) remainder \(4\). The complete division is \(2134\div6=355\) remainder \(4\).

Answer

The second subtraction is wrong: subtract \(30\), not \(24\). Correct quotient: \(355\), remainder: \(4\)
Division by a one-digit number: written methods 40
Camille made a mistake in the written division. Find the first wrong number in her steps, correct it, and finish the division. Give the quotient and remainder.
Figure for problem 554516

Hints

- Follow the steps one digit at a time after each subtraction. - Check which dividend digit has not yet been used. - Correct the first misplaced step before finishing the division.

Solution

1. The first step is correct: \(32-32=0\). 2. Bring down only the next unused digit. The next number to divide should be \(6\), not \(65\). 3. Divide \(6\) by \(4\): write \(1\) in the quotient, subtract \(4\), and keep a remainder of \(2\). 4. Bring down the last digit \(5\) to make \(25\). Divide \(25\) by \(4\) to get \(6\) with remainder \(1\). 5. The correct result is \(3265\div4=816\) remainder \(1\).

Answer

First wrong number: \(65\); it should be \(6\). Quotient: \(816\); remainder: \(1\)

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