What is the quotient of the division below?

2599 divided by 9
288.7
288.ModifyingAbove 7 with bar
288.8
288.ModifyingAbove 8 with bar

1 answer

To find the quotient of 2599 divided by 9, you can perform the division:

  1. Divide 2599 by 9.
  2. The calculation gives you 288 with a remainder.

Calculating it step-by-step:

  • 9 goes into 25 two times (9 x 2 = 18), leaving a remainder of 7.
  • Bring down the next digit (6), giving you 76.
  • 9 goes into 76 eight times (9 x 8 = 72), leaving a remainder of 4.
  • Bring down the next digit (9), giving you 49.
  • 9 goes into 49 five times (9 x 5 = 45), leaving a remainder of 4.

So, the quotient of 2599 divided by 9 is 288 with a remainder that starts repeating with a decimal of 8.

This can be expressed as:

  • \( 288.\overline{8} \)

Thus, among the given options, the correct answer is:

288.ModifyingAbove 8 with bar