Division

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What is division?

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Division is the process of determining how many times one number is contained within another. It is one of the four basic operations in arithmetic.

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What is the symbol for division?

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The symbol for division is ÷ or /.

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What does 'remainder' mean in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when one number cannot be divided evenly by another.

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How do you express a division problem with a remainder?

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A division problem with a remainder is expressed as 'a ÷ b = c r d', where 'c' is the quotient and 'd' is the remainder.

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What is the quotient in division?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another, representing how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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How can you estimate the result of a division problem?

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To estimate the result of a division problem, round the dividend and divisor to the nearest ten or hundred and then divide.

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What is the result of 50 ÷ 7?

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50 ÷ 7 = 7 r 1.

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What is the result of 210 ÷ 7?

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210 ÷ 7 = 30.

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What is the result of 72 ÷ 8?

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72 ÷ 8 = 9.

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What is the result of 17 ÷ 4?

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17 ÷ 4 = 4 r 1.