Long Division Word Problems

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers into smaller, more manageable parts, allowing us to find the quotient and remainder.

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How do you solve a long division problem?

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1. Divide the first number by the divisor. 2. Multiply the divisor by the quotient. 3. Subtract the result from the dividend. 4. Bring down the next digit. 5. Repeat until all digits are used.

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What is a quotient?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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What is a remainder?

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The remainder is the amount left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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How do you find the number of items sold per day?

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To find the number of items sold per day, divide the total number of items sold by the number of days.

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If a coffee shop sold 1,160 cups in 5 days, how many cups were sold each day?

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232 cups.

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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A multi-step word problem requires more than one operation to solve, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you calculate the number of pages to read each week?

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Subtract the pages already read from the total goal, then divide by the number of weeks remaining.

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If Jessica wants to read 1,500 pages and has read 412, how many pages does she need to read?

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1,500 - 412 = 1,088 pages left.

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What is the total number of roses if a shop has 248 pink and 256 red roses?

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248 + 256 = 504 roses.