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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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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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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What is the quotient in division?

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

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What does it mean to divide equally?

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To divide equally means to distribute a total amount into groups so that each group has the same amount.

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If 2,560 chairs are divided among 16 stores, how many chairs does each store get?

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Each store gets 160 chairs.

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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 divided evenly.

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If Mr. Nelson has 85 rubber stamps and gives them to 28 students, how many stamps will be left over?

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1 stamp will be left over.

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How do you find out how many items fit in each box?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of boxes.

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If a factory produces 456 toys and packs them into 8 boxes, how many toys are in each box?

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There are 57 toys in each box.