When the remainder is zero, the dividend is the multiple of the divisor.
This means that the divisor divides the dividend evenly, without leaving any remainder. It also means that the dividend can be obtained by multiplying the divisor by an integer.
For example:
- If the dividend is 12 and the divisor is 3, the remainder is 0. Therefore, 12 is a multiple of 3 (because 3 x 4 = 12).
- If the dividend is 20 and the divisor is 5, the remainder is 0. Therefore, 20 is a multiple of 5 (because 5 x 4 = 20).
Another way to phrase this relationship is to say that the divisor is a factor of the dividend. In the examples above, 3 is a factor of 12, and 5 is a factor of 20. Both phrases describe the same mathematical relationship. However, the question specifically asks for what the dividend is of the divisor, making "multiple" the more accurate answer in this context.
