Question

1. in which place is the first digit of the quotient? 3,589 ÷ 18

Explanation:

Step1: Compare divisor to leading digits

Check if $18$ divides into $3$: no. Check if $18$ divides into $35$: yes.

Step2: Identify place value of 35

In $3,589$, the digits $35$ represent $35$ hundreds, so the first digit of the quotient will be in the hundreds place.

Step3: Verify with partial calculation

$\frac{35}{18} \approx 1.94$, so the first digit is 1, located in the hundreds place.

Answer:

The first digit of the quotient is in the hundreds place.