Solve Long Division: 252 ÷ 7 Step by Step

To solve this problem, we'll utilize the long division method to divide 252 by 7:

1. Start by dividing the first digit (2) of 252 by 7. Since 2 is less than 7, consider the first two digits (25).
2. Divide 25 by 7. The largest integer quotient is 3 because $3 \times 7 = 21$. Write 3 above the division bar.
3. Subtract 21 from 25 to get a remainder of 4.
4. Bring down the next digit (2) to make the new number 42.
5. Divide 42 by 7. The quotient is 6 because $6 \times 7 = 42$.
6. Subtract 42 from 42, resulting in a remainder of 0.

Since there are no more digits to bring down and the remainder is 0, the division is complete.

The quotient of 252 divided by 7 is $36$.

Comparing this result with the given choices, we see that choice 3 is correct.