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Verify a Division Result with Remainder

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The division \(832 \div 23 = 36\) R 4 is claimed. Which calculation correctly checks this result?

Correct Answer

\(36 \times 23 = 828\), then \(828 + 4 = 832\)

Explanation

The correct check: multiply quotient by divisor, then add the remainder. The result must equal the original dividend: \((36 \times 23) + 4 = 828 + 4 = 832\)

Reference

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