Dividend

In the context of mathematics, a dividend refers to the number that is being divided in a division problem. When dividing one number by another, the dividend is the number that is being divided. For example, in the division problem 15 ÷ 3 = 5, the number 15 is the dividend.

Key Concepts to Understand:

1. Division: Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. The dividend is the number being divided, the divisor is the number doing the dividing, and the quotient is the result.
2. Divisor: The number by which the dividend is being divided.
3. Quotient: The result of the division.

Example Problems:

1. If the dividend is 20 and the divisor is 4, what is the quotient?

We can calculate the quotient by dividing the dividend by the divisor: 20 ÷ 4 = 5

So, the quotient is 5.

2. If the quotient is 8 and the divisor is 2, what is the dividend?

We can find the dividend by multiplying the quotient and the divisor: 8 * 2 = 16

So, the dividend is 16.

Study Tips:

• Practice dividing numbers using different divisors to become comfortable with the process.
• Understand the relationship between the dividend, divisor, and quotient in a division problem.
• Use real-life examples to understand the concept of division and the role of the dividend in division problems.