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When Long Division Ends with Zero

publish date: 2026/05/10 22:09:8.314667 UTC

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When a long division problem ends with a remainder of 0, what do we say about the divisor and the dividend?

The divisor is undefined.

The divisor divides the dividend exactly.

The quotient equals the divisor.

The dividend equals zero.

Correct Answer

The divisor divides the dividend exactly.

Explanation

When long division ends with 0, we say the divisor divides the dividend exactly — there is no leftover. The number is also said to be divisible by the divisor.

Reference

Mathematics for college students

Quizzes you can take where this question appears

Perform long division (no remainder)