Topic 5 Grade 5

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What is the formula to calculate the cost per item when given the total cost and the number of items?

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Cost per item = Total cost ÷ Number of items.

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If David earned $36.12 for making 7 touchdowns, how do you find out how much he earned per touchdown?

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Divide the total earnings ($36.12) by the number of touchdowns (7).

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What is the process to find the cost of one box if 14 boxes were sold for $91.00?

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Divide the total cost ($91.00) by the number of boxes (14).

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How do you perform division with decimals, such as 8.96 ÷ 2?

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Align the decimal point and divide as you would with whole numbers, then place the decimal in the quotient.

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What is the method to determine the cost of one book if Ms. Hernandez bought 27 books for $67.50?

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Divide the total cost ($67.50) by the number of books (27).

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How can you find out how much trail mix goes in each bag if Maria has 10 pounds to divide into 8 bags?

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Divide the total weight of trail mix (10 pounds) by the number of bags (8).

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What is the significance of understanding unit rates in application-based questions?

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Unit rates help compare quantities and understand the cost or value of a single item.

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How do you convert a division problem into a multiplication problem to check your work?

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If you divide A by B to get C, you can check by multiplying C by B to see if you get A.

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What is the importance of rounding in application-based questions?

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Rounding helps simplify calculations and makes it easier to estimate answers.

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What is a practical example of using division in everyday life?

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Dividing a total bill among friends to find out how much each person owes.