Quotient

Quotient is a mathematical term that refers to the result of a division operation. In the division equation a ÷ b = c, "c" is the quotient. The term is derived from the Latin word quotiens, which means "how many times". Quotients are used in a variety of mathematical and scientific disciplines, including algebra, calculus, and physics.

Definition

In mathematics, a quotient is the result of a division operation. The divisor is the number that is being divided into another number, while the dividend is the number that is being divided by the divisor. The quotient is the result of this operation. For example, in the equation 10 ÷ 2 = 5, 10 is the dividend, 2 is the divisor, and 5 is the quotient.

Uses

Quotients are used in a variety of mathematical and scientific disciplines. In algebra, quotients are used to solve equations and simplify expressions. In calculus, quotients are used in the calculation of derivatives and integrals. In physics, quotients are used in the calculation of rates and ratios.

Related Concepts

• Division: The mathematical operation that produces a quotient.
• Dividend: The number that is being divided in a division operation.
• Divisor: The number that a dividend is being divided by in a division operation.
• Ratio: A comparison of two quantities by division, which can be thought of as a quotient.
• Rate: A type of ratio that describes how one quantity changes in relation to another, often expressed as a quotient.

See Also

• Multiplication
• Subtraction
• Addition

References

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