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Placement of Quotient Digits

publish date: 2026/05/10 22:09:8.566922 UTC

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In long division, when you estimate how many times the divisor goes into a partial dividend, where do you write that estimate digit?

Directly above the last digit of the partial dividend

Below the dividend

Next to the divisor

Above the divisor

Correct Answer

Directly above the last digit of the partial dividend

Explanation

Each quotient digit is written directly above the last digit of the partial dividend being divided. This keeps the place-value columns aligned correctly throughout the long division process.

Reference

Mathematics for college students

Quizzes you can take where this question appears

Perform long division (no remainder)