Question

On dividing 55390 by 299, the remainder is 75. Find the quotient using the division algorthm.

Answer 1

Here, Dividend = 55390, Divisor = 299 and Remainder = 75
We have to find the quotient.
Now, Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder 
⇒ 55390 = 299 × Quotient + 75
⇒ 55390 − 75 = 299 × Quotient
⇒ 55315 = 299 × Quotient 
⇒ Quotient = 55315 ​÷ 299
Hence, quotient =185