How does the QUOTIENT function (DAX) work?

The QUOTIENT function (DAX) performs division and returns only the integer portion of the division result. Use this function when you want to discard the remainder of division.

QUOTIENT Formula Syntax

QUOTIENT(
     <numerator>, <denominator>
)

How do you use the QUOTIENT function?

You can use a column reference instead of a literal value for either argument. However, if the column that you reference contains a 0 (zero), an error is returned for the entire column of values.

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Considerations when using the QUOTIENT function

If either argument is non-numeric, QUOTIENT returns the #VALUE! error value.

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Formula examples using the QUOTIENT function

=QUOTIENT(5,2)

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