2 Digit Division Word Problems

Front

What is the process of dividing a total quantity into equal parts called?

Back

Division.

Front

In the context of word problems, what does it mean to share equally?

Back

It means to divide a total amount by the number of recipients to find out how much each person gets.

Front

If Trevell has 84 marbles and shares them with 3 friends, how many people are sharing the marbles?

Back

4 people (Trevell + 3 friends).

Front

How do you calculate the number of items each person gets when sharing a total amount?

Back

Divide the total amount by the number of people sharing.

Front

What is the result of dividing 84 by 4?

Back

21.

Front

If Pat has 65 cranberries and wants to divide them into 5 bowls, what operation should he perform?

Back

He should perform division: 65 ÷ 5.

Front

What is the result of dividing 65 by 5?

Back

13.

Front

How can you represent the division of items into groups visually?

Back

Using diagrams or models, such as grouping items into equal sets.

Front

What is the importance of showing your work in division problems?

Back

It helps to verify the calculation and understand the process.

Front

If Mrs. G has 75 folders and 3 cabinets, how do you find out how many folders go in each cabinet?

Back

Divide 75 by 3.