In situations where the divisor is not contained in the dividend an equal or exact number of times, the figure left over or remaining is called the _____.
A) multiplicand
B) remainder
C) subproduct
D) quotient

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The figure left over or remaining when the divisor is not contained in the dividend an equal or exact number of times is called the remainder. The multiplicand is one of the numbers being multiplied together, the quotient is the result of division, and subproduct is not a commonly used term in mathematics.

In Situations Where the Divisor Is Not Contained in the Dividend