Arithmetic & Number Theory
Division
Divide a by b.
Formula
Formula
q = a ÷ b
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | dividend | real number (ℝ) | — | input |
| b | divisor (≠ 0) | real number (ℝ) | — | input |
| q | quotient | computed result | — | result |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givena = 20, b = 5
Result4
Example 2
Givena = 7, b = 2
Result3.5