1. **State the problem:** We need to divide 40069 by 68 and find the quotient. 2. **Write the division expression:** $$40069 \div 68$$ 3. **Perform the division step-by-step:** - First, see how many times 68 fits into the first few digits of 40069. - 68 goes into 400 about 5 times because $68 \times 5 = 340$. - Subtract 340 from 400: $400 - 340 = 60$. - Bring down the next digit 6 to make 606. - 68 goes into 606 about 8 times because $68 \times 8 = 544$. - Subtract 544 from 606: $606 - 544 = 62$. - Bring down the last digit 9 to make 629. - 68 goes into 629 about 9 times because $68 \times 9 = 612$. - Subtract 612 from 629: $629 - 612 = 17$. 4. **Write the quotient and remainder:** Quotient = $589$, Remainder = $17$. 5. **Express the result as a mixed number or decimal:** $$40069 \div 68 = 589 + \frac{17}{68}$$ To convert to decimal, divide 17 by 68: $$\frac{17}{68} = 0.25$$ So, $$40069 \div 68 = 589.25$$ **Final answer:** $$\boxed{589.25}$$