Question

which shows the steps for performing long division in the correct order?

multiply, subtract, divide, repeat
multiply, divide, subtract, repeat
divide, subtract, multiply, repeat
divide, multiply, subtract, repeat

Explanation:

Identify the standard algorithm steps

Using the Long Division Steps knowledge point

1. Divide: Determine how many times the divisor goes into the current digit(s).
2. Multiply: Multiply the divisor by the quotient digit just written.
3. Subtract: Subtract that product from the current dividend digits.
4. Bring down / Repeat: Bring down the next digit and repeat the process.

Compare with the given options

Using the Long Division Steps knowledge point

• Option 1: multiply, subtract, divide, repeat (Incorrect order)
• Option 2: multiply, divide, subtract, repeat (Incorrect order)
• Option 3: divide, subtract, multiply, repeat (Incorrect order)
• Option 4: divide, multiply, subtract, repeat (Correct order)

Answer:

• multiply, subtract, divide, repeat
• multiply, divide, subtract, repeat
• divide, subtract, multiply, repeat
• divide, multiply, subtract, repeat (Correct answer)