Division Word Problems

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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 or groups.

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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 total quantity and the number of groups. 3. Divide the total by the number of groups.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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If a shipment of 2,560 chairs is divided among 16 stores, how many chairs does each store get?

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160 chairs.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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Sandra borrows $612 and pays back $36 each month. How many months will it take her to pay off her debt?

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17 months.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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A factory produces 456 toys and packs them into 8 boxes. How many toys are in each box?

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57 toys.

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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: Total ÷ Number of Groups = Amount per Group.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If Vanessa has a ribbon of 3720 inches and divides it into 4 parts, what is the length of each part?

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930 inches.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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How do you find the remainder in a division problem?

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The remainder is what is left over after dividing when the total cannot be evenly divided by the number of groups.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is a partial quotient?

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A partial quotient is the amount left over after dividing a number that does not fit evenly into the divisor.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6