1. **State the problem:** We need to divide 988 by 26, i.e., find the quotient of $988 \div 26$. 2. **Recall the division formula:** Division is the process of finding how many times the divisor fits into the dividend. Here, dividend = 988, divisor = 26. 3. **Perform the division:** Start by estimating how many times 26 fits into 98 (the first two digits of 988). $26 \times 3 = 78$ and $26 \times 4 = 104$ (too big), so 3 times. Subtract $78$ from $98$: $98 - 78 = 20$ Bring down the next digit 8, making the new number 208. Now, find how many times 26 fits into 208: $26 \times 8 = 208$ Subtract $208$ from $208$: $208 - 208 = 0$ 4. **Combine the results:** The quotient digits are 3 and 8, so the answer is 38. 5. **Check the answer:** Multiply 38 by 26: $38 \times 26 = 988$ This confirms our division is correct. **Final answer:** $$988 \div 26 = 38$$