Question

In division algorithm when should we stop the division process?
1. When the remainder is zero.
2. When the degree of the remainder is less than the degree of the divisor.
3. When the degree of the quotient is less than the degree of the divisor.

• A. Statement 1, 2 are correct
• B. Statement 2, 3 are correct
• C. Statement 3, 1 are correct
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Statement 1, 2 are correct

We stop the division process when either the remainder is zero or its degree is less than the degree of the divisor.