Division Word Problems (5th)

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It is one of the four basic operations in arithmetic.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is a division word problem?

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A division word problem is a mathematical question that involves dividing a quantity into equal parts, often presented in a real-world context.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what is being divided and by what. 4. Perform the division. 5. Write the answer in the context of the problem.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What does 'R' mean in division?

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'R' stands for 'remainder', which is the amount left over after division when the numbers do not divide evenly.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If you have 5,896 beads and you want to pack them in groups of 4, how do you find the number of full packets?

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You divide 5,896 by 4, which equals 1,474 full packets.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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What is the quotient of 819 divided by 9?

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The quotient is 9.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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What is the remainder when 720 is divided by 17?

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The remainder is 6.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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If Sandra borrows $612 and pays back $36 each month, how do you find out how many months it will take her to pay it off?

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You divide 612 by 36, which equals 17 months.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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How many calories are in each piece if a cake with 5,320 calories is divided into 14 pieces?

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Each piece has 380 calories.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Dividend ÷ Divisor = Quotient.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2