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72 is the dividend while 9 is the divisor.

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The dividend is the number that is being divided, which in this case is 72. In the division equation 72 ÷ 9 = 8, 72 is the dividend, 9 is the divisor, and 8 is the quotient. Dividend is the total quantity or amount that is to be divided into equal parts.

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Q: 72 divided by 9 equals 8 what is the dividend?
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