42 divided by 2 is 21. In symbols: 42 ÷ 2 = 21.
| Form | Answer |
|---|---|
| Quotient and remainder | 21 |
| Decimal | 21 |
| Fraction | 42/2 = 21 |
| Percent | 2100% |
Ask how many times 2 fits into 42. 2 × 21 = 42, which is exactly 42, so there is nothing left over.
Multiply back: 21 × 2 = 42 = 42. ✓
| Division | Answer |
|---|---|
| 41 ÷ 2 | 20 R 1 |
| 43 ÷ 2 | 21 R 1 |
| 42 ÷ 3 | 14 |
| 40 ÷ 2 | 20 |
| 44 ÷ 2 | 22 |
| 84 ÷ 2 | 42 |
| 42 ÷ 4 | 10 R 2 |
See also: factors of 42 · 2 times 21.
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