Division Word Problems

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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, or splitting a quantity into equal parts.

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a narrative or story, requiring the reader to extract relevant information to solve it.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total quantity, the number of groups or parts, and then divide the total by the number of groups.

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication; if a × b = c, then c ÷ b = a.

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What does it mean to share equally?

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To share equally means to divide a total amount into equal parts so that each recipient receives the same quantity.

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How do you determine the number of groups needed in a division problem?

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To determine the number of groups needed, divide the total quantity by the size of each group.

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What is a serving size in the context of food?

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A serving size is the amount of food or drink that is typically consumed in one sitting, often used to calculate nutritional information.

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How can you represent division visually?

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Division can be represented visually using models such as arrays, number lines, or pie charts to show how a total is divided into parts.

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Total ÷ Number of Groups = Amount per Group.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the total cannot be evenly divided by the divisor.