In this post, we will show you how to use the Quotient function in Microsoft Excel It is a Math and Trigonometry function used to return the integer portion of a division.
What is a QUOTIENT function in Excel?
The Quotient function in Excel is a Math and Trigonometry function, and its purpose is to return the integer portion of a division. This function is used when you want to discard a remainder of a division.
What is a QUOTIENT formula in Excel?
The formula for the Quotient function is QUOTIENT(numerator, denominator). The syntax for the Quotient function is below:
- Numerator: The dividend. It is required.
- Denominator: The divisor. It is required.
How to use the Excel Quotient function
- Launch Microsoft Excel
- Create a table or use an existing table from your files
- Place the formula into the cell you want to see the result
- Press the enter Key
Launch Microsoft Excel.
Create a table or use an existing table from your files.
Place the formula =QUOTIENT(15,2) into the cell you want to see the result.
Press the enter key to see the result.
Do the same for the other numbers in the table.
There are two other methods to use the Quotient function
Method one is to click the fx button on the top left of the Excel worksheet.
An Insert Function dialog box will appear.
Inside the dialog box in the section, Select a Category, select Math and Trigonometry from the list box.
In the section Select a Function, choose the Quotient function from the list.
Then click OK.
A Function Arguments dialog box will open.
In the Numerator entry box, input into the entry box cell 15.
In the Denominator entry box, input into the entry box 2.
Then click OK.
Method two is to click the Formulas tab, click the Math and Trigonometry button in the Function Library group.
Then select Quotient from the drop-down menu.
A Function Arguments dialog box will open.
We hope this tutorial helps you understand how to use the Quotient function in Microsoft Excel; if you have questions about the tutorial, let us know in the comments.
Now read: How to convert Text to Columns in Excel.
