To solve the division [tex]\( 27 \div 2 \)[/tex], follow these steps:
1. Identify the Dividend and Divisor:
- Dividend: The number being divided (27).
- Divisor: The number by which the dividend is divided (2).
2. Perform the Division:
- We want to divide 27 by 2.
- Think about how many times 2 can fit into 27 without going over.
3. Calculate the Quotient:
- When you divide 27 by 2, you find that 2 fits into 27 a total of 13.5 times.
So, the quotient of [tex]\( 27 \div 2 \)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[ \boxed{13.5} \][/tex]
