When a number is divisible by another number, the quotient is a whole number.
Understanding Divisibility and Quotients
Divisibility implies that one number can be divided evenly by another, leaving no remainder. In such cases, the result of the division, known as the quotient, will always be a whole number. According to DoodleLearning, "When a number is perfectly divisible by another, the quotient is a whole number."
Examples
Here are some examples to illustrate this concept:
- Example 1: 24 ÷ 6 = 4. Here, 24 is divisible by 6, and the quotient is the whole number 4.
- Example 2: 15 ÷ 3 = 5. In this case, 15 is divisible by 3, and the quotient is the whole number 5.
- Example 3: 36 ÷ 9 = 4. Similarly, 36 is divisible by 9, resulting in the whole number quotient 4.
In contrast, if a number is not divisible by another number, the quotient will not be a whole number; it will be a fraction or a decimal.
