Arithmetic of Computers

Arithmetic of Computers

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Lesson 2

The Arithmetic of Powers

Multiplication by addition, and division by subtraction

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Your answer :
The number 6 is the divisor, the number 18 is the dividend, and the number 3 is the quotient.
The parts of a division problem are shown below:
3  ← quotient divisor → 6) 18  ← dividend
In the calculation
(24)/(4) = 6
could we call the number 24 the “dividend”?
Answer :
Yes.

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No.

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Answer to Self-Test Question 9, Lesson 2 :
5 is the divisor, 30 is the dividend, 6 is the quotient.

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