What is the quotient and remainder when 221 is divided by 4?

• A. 55 R 2
• B. 54 R 3
• C. 56 R 3
• D. 55 R 1

Answer: (D)

When you divide, you look for a quotient such that dividend = divisor × quotient + remainder, and the remainder is smaller than the divisor. For 221 divided by 4, see how many times 4 fits into 221 without going over.

4 goes into 22 five times (5×4 = 20), leaving a remainder of 2. Bring down the last digit to make 21. 4 goes into 21 five times (5×4 = 20), leaving a remainder of 1. So the quotient is 55 and the remainder is 1.

You can check: 4×55 + 1 = 220 + 1 = 221, and the remainder 1 is less than 4.