What is the result of 15 ÷ 3?

To find the result of dividing 15 by 3, you can think of it as determining how many times 3 fits into 15. If you repeatedly subtract 3 from 15, you'll find that you can subtract it five times before reaching zero:

• 15 - 3 = 12

• 12 - 3 = 9

• 9 - 3 = 6

• 6 - 3 = 3

• 3 - 3 = 0

Since you were able to subtract 3 a total of five times, this means that 3 can fit into 15 exactly 5 times without any remainder. Therefore, the quotient of 15 divided by 3 is indeed 5, confirming that the answer is correct. This demonstrates the proper understanding of division as it relates to repeated subtraction or multiplication (3 times 5 equals 15).