The point (8, 4) has a positive x-coordinate (8) and a positive y-coordinate (4). According to the coordinate plane's quadrant definitions:
- Quadrant 1: (positive, positive)
- Quadrant 2: (negative, positive)
- Quadrant 3: (negative, negative)
- Quadrant 4: (positive, negative)
Since (8, 4) is in Quadrant 1 where both coordinates are positive, the answer is:
**Quadrant 1**.