Remainder
Definition of Remainder

• Remainder is the amount left over after Division when one Divisor does not divide the Dividend exactly.

More about Remainder

• Dividend = (Divisor × Quotient) + Remainder

Example of Remainder

• In the above example, 2 is the divisor, 9 is the dividend, 4 is the quotient, and the left over, i.e. 1, is the remainder.

Solved Example on Remainder

Divide and write the answer with a Remainder 76 ÷ 9
Choices:
A. 7 r 4
B. 8 r 4
C. 4 r 8
D. 8 r 2
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Step 1: [Divide.]

Step 2: So, the answer with Remainder is 8 r 4.

Related Terms for Remainder

• Dividend
• Division
• Divisor
• Quotient

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