32 divided by 3
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to perform a division operation, specifically to divide 32 by 3, which will give us a quotient and possibly a remainder.
Answer
10 remainder 2
Answer for screen readers
32 divided by 3 gives a quotient of 10 and a remainder of 2.
Steps to Solve
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Divide 32 by 3 to find the quotient
Perform the division $32 \div 3$ to find the quotient.
The result is $10.6667$, but we are interested in the integer part for the quotient.
- Determine the integer part of the quotient
The integer part of $10.6667$ is $10$.
- Calculate the remainder
To find the remainder, multiply the integer part of the quotient by the divisor and subtract from the original number.
$$32 - (10 \times 3) = 2$$
32 divided by 3 gives a quotient of 10 and a remainder of 2.
More Information
Division can result in a quotient and a remainder or a decimal result.
Tips
Avoid truncating the quotient too early when doing division. Always consider both integer part and remainder.
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