Box Method Division
Procedure / Explanation
Example: 735 ÷ 5
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Look at the first digit (7).
How many 5s are in 7? → 1
Multiply: 1 × 5 = 5.
Subtract: 7 − 5 = 2.
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Bring down the next digit (3).
You now have 23.
How many 5s are in 23? → 4
Multiply: 4 × 5 = 20.
Subtract: 23 − 20 = 3.
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Bring down the last digit (5).
You now have 35.
How many 5s are in 35? → 7
Multiply: 7 × 5 = 35.
Subtract: 35 − 35 = 0.
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No remainder.
Final answer: 147.
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