QUOTIENT()

Syntax. QUOTIENT(numerator,denominator)

Definition. This function returns the integer portion of a division operation. If this function is not available and you get the #NAME? error, you need to install and activate the add-in analysis functions.

Arguments

  • numerator (required) The dividend

  • denominator (required) The divisor

Background. The division operation is the inverse of the multiplication operation and can be indicated by a colon, as in a : b or a fraction line, as in

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The colon and the fraction line are interchangeable signs. However, Excel formulas use the slash (/) as the operator for division.

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