Question

What is the quotient when 78 is divided by 3?

• A. 26

Answer 1

The correct option is A 26
We have to calculate the answer of 78 $÷$ 3

Let us solve this through partial quotient method.

First, we write the values in the long division bracket.


Now, we find an easier multiple of the divisor 3, which is closer to the dividend 78.


Now, we subtract the multiple, 60 from the dividend 78 and write the partial quotients on the right column.


Let's keep repeating the process until the dividend is reduced to zero.


Adding all the partial quotients, we get the answer as 26.

Hence, the final quotient is 20 + 6 = 26.