Question

Divide 5936 by 43 to find the quotient and remainder. Also, check your division by using the formula, dividend = divisor x quotient + remainder.

Answer 1

On dividing 5936 by Divisor 43 gives quotient 138 and remainder 2.

`43)overline( 5936 )(138`
      43     
        163
        129  
          346
          344 
            2   

Now, to verify,
Divided = divisor x quotient + remainder
5936 =43 x 138 + 2
= 43 x (100 + 38) + 2
= 4300 + 1634 + 2
= 5936
Hence verified.