Understanding Long Division

What is the first step in long division?

• Multiply the divisor by the highest number it can go into

• Subtract the divisor from the dividend

• Divide the last digit of the dividend by the divisor

• Divide the first digit of the dividend by the divisor

What do you do with the remainder in long division?

• Add it to the next digit of the dividend

• Multiply it by the divisor

• Ignore it

• Write it next to the answer with an 'r'

How many steps were in the division problem 936 divided by 4?

• Two steps

• Three steps

• It varies

• Four steps

What is the result of dividing 72 by 8 using long division?

• 9 with no remainder

• 8 with a remainder of 1

• 10 with no remainder

• 9 with a remainder of 8

Why is it sometimes necessary to put a zero in the answer line during long division?

• When the dividend is a multiple of the divisor

• When the divisor is smaller than the dividend

• When there is no remainder

• When the divisor is too large to divide into the current digit

What is the final answer when dividing 315,270 by 5?

• 63,550

• 63,054

• 62,054

• 64,054

What is crucial for making long division easier?

• Understanding fractions

• Being good at addition

• Memorizing the multiplication table

• Knowing subtraction well

Why is using graph paper recommended when practicing long division?

• To save paper

• To make it easier to erase mistakes

• To keep columns aligned

• To draw pictures

What is the benefit of starting with smaller dividends when practicing long division?

• It takes less time

• It's easier to memorize the steps

• There are fewer division steps to do

• It requires less multiplication knowledge

What should you do after solving a long division problem?

• Memorize the steps you took

• Start a new problem immediately

• Check your answer with a calculator

• Take a break