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Quotient in Excel

Excel Quotient Function

In excel we have an inbuilt function which gives us the quotient for the division without the remainder, Quotient function is used as follows =Quotient( Value 1 /Value 2), so if we use =Quotient (12/5) we get 2 as result.

How to Calculate Quotient in MS Excel? (with Examples)

As mentioned above, the quotient is a number obtained by diving the Dividend by Divisor, which is a Simple division of Numerator and Denominator.

quotient-syntax

A dividend is a Numerator, and a divisor is a Denominator.

Let’s see some simple examples to calculate quotient.

You can download this Quotient Excel Template here – Quotient Excel Template

Example #1 – Using Cell Reference

Below given is the example to calculate Quotient using cell reference:   

quotient example 1.1

  • Type “=Quotient” in cell D2 and select A2 cell as Dividend (Numerator), type Comma (,) and select B2 for Divisor (Denominator).

quotient example 1.2

  • Here 15 is the numerator, and 4 is the denominator, i.e., Dividend and Divisor, respectively. Cell A2 is Dividend, and Cell B2 is Divisor. So, the Quotient will be –

quotient example 1.3

Example #2 – Using Function Arguments

Many people find it easier to type directly in MS Excel; however, we can also use the Function argument feature in excel, where it clearly helps in understanding the Quotient syntax.

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The above image specifically shows what each element signifies and how it is eventually used in the Quotient function to calculate the value. Below are the step for inserting values.

  • We have the following values as dividend and divisor.

quotient example 1.1

  • Select Cell D2(active cell) where we need the Quotient Value.

quotient example 2.1

  • Click on the “Formulas” tab and select the “Math & Trig” option from Function Library (Highlighted in Red Box)

quotient example 2.2

  • A drop-down appears with various mathematical excel functions, Scroll down and Select “Quotient” by clicking on it(Highlighted in Red)

quotient example 2.3

  • A Dialog box appears, as shown in the image below– Function Arguments; the next step would be to select cell reference or input numeric values as required.

quotient example 2.4

  • Go to Numerator line and click on blank space and then click on Cell containing Dividend, here it is A1 and the same process for Denominator to select divisor in B1.

example 2.5

  • You can also type numeric value (e.g., 4) in Denominator if you have fix Divisor.

example 2.6

  • Then Click on “OK,” and the quotient answer appears in the selected cell, i.e., D2.

example 2.7

This cell reference method can be used to calculate Quotient for multiple values by dragging or copying for a subsequent set of numbers.

Example #3 – Using Direct Numeric Values

Another way of calculating Quotient is by using a direct numeric value. When we know what numeric value is. The example is given below:

example 3.1

Here we directly divided the dividend using divisor, without any cell reference. 15 is the numerator, and 3 is the denominator, which in turn will give the value as 5.

Example #4 – Fix Denominator or Divisor

Sometimes while calculating quotient, we have different dividend values but a fixed Divisor. We can still calculate Quotient using the example below:

example 4.1

Here we see that our Dividend (Numerator) is changing, and we have fix Divisor (Denominator), i.e., 3.

Things to Remember

  • If the numerator is less than the denominator, the final answer is zero. However, if you want decimal value, then simply use the “/” division operator. E.g.: “(Numerator)/(Denominator)”
  • To get the remainder using the same Dividend and Divisor, use the MOD function.
  • Error Values: Quotient Function returns Error if the Dividend is divided by 0 (Zero). If your data has few cell values as zero and in a final answer, you want it to stay zero or no value, then use “IFERROR in Excel.” Refer below:

iferror

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This has been a guide to Quotient in Excel. Here we learn how to calculate quotient in excel using cell reference, function arguments, direct numeric values, and Fix Denominator or Divisor with examples. You can learn more about excel function from the following articles –

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  • Multiplication in Excel
  • Excel Formula for Subtraction
  • How to Divide using Excel Formulas?
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