43 divided by 8 is 5 with a remainder of 3, or 5.375 as a decimal. In symbols: 43 ÷ 8 = 5.375.
| Form | Answer |
|---|---|
| Quotient and remainder | 5 remainder 3 |
| Decimal | 5.375 |
| Fraction | 43/8 |
| Mixed number | 5 3/8 |
| Percent | 537.5% |
Ask how many times 8 fits into 43. 8 × 5 = 40, and 8 × 6 = 48 is too big, so 8 goes into 43 exactly 5 times with 43 − 40 = 3 left over.
The remainder 3 is 3/8 of another 8, and 3 ÷ 8 = 0.375. So 43 ÷ 8 = 5 + 0.375 = 5.375.
Multiply back: 5 × 8 + 3 = 40 + 3 = 43. ✓
| Division | Answer |
|---|---|
| 42 ÷ 8 | 5 R 2 |
| 44 ÷ 8 | 5 R 4 |
| 43 ÷ 7 | 6 R 1 |
| 43 ÷ 9 | 4 R 7 |
| 41 ÷ 8 | 5 R 1 |
| 45 ÷ 8 | 5 R 5 |
| 86 ÷ 8 | 10 R 6 |
See also: factors of 43.
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