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Verify a Division Result with Remainder
publish date: 2026/05/11 07:08:21.273786 UTC
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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
Mathematics for college students
