Question
Solve the following problems using Partial Quotients a. 7752/17 b. 651/3
Answers
Steve
try 100
7752-1700=6052
try 300
6052-5100 = 952
try 50
952-850 = 102
try 5
102-85 = 17
try 1
17-17 = 0
add up partial quotients: 100+300+50+5+1 = 456
check: 456*17 = 7752
It's just like regular long division, but instead of trying to guess the best quotient at each step, just keep track of what you used, and add 'em up at the end.
7752-1700=6052
try 300
6052-5100 = 952
try 50
952-850 = 102
try 5
102-85 = 17
try 1
17-17 = 0
add up partial quotients: 100+300+50+5+1 = 456
check: 456*17 = 7752
It's just like regular long division, but instead of trying to guess the best quotient at each step, just keep track of what you used, and add 'em up at the end.