The number you are dividing by in a division problem is called the divisor.
Understanding Division Terms
A division problem consists of three main components. According to the reference provided, these are:
- Dividend: The number that is being divided.
- Divisor: The number you are dividing by. This represents the number of groups you are dividing the dividend into.
- Quotient: The answer to the division problem.
We can summarize this information in the following table:
| Term | Description | Example (10 ÷ 2 = 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | The number being divided | 10 |
| Divisor | The number you are dividing by | 2 |
| Quotient | The result of the division | 5 |
Example
In the division problem 12 ÷ 3 = 4:
- 12 is the dividend.
- 3 is the divisor.
- 4 is the quotient.
Therefore, you are dividing 12 by 3.
