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, often presented in a real-life 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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To solve a division word problem, identify the total quantity, the number of groups, and divide the total by the number of groups.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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If a library has 1,248 books and 12 shelves, how many books per shelf?

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104 books per shelf.

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If there are 732 candies and 6 children, how many candies does each child get?

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122 candies per child.

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Lucy spent $560 on horse feed for 14 horses. How much per horse?

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$40 per horse.

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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 each part's length?

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930 inches.

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Mitchell has 7,560 stamps and 56 pages. How many stamps per page?

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135 stamps per page.

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What does 'equal parts' mean in division?

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Equal parts mean that each group or section has the same amount.

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