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 answers the question of how many times one number is contained within another.

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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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How do you find the average in a division problem?

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To find the average, divide the total amount by the number of items or people.

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If 46 people volunteer for a project and they contribute a total of 3358 minutes, how do you calculate the average minutes per person?

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Divide the total minutes (3358) by the number of people (46). The average is 73 minutes.

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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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What does the term 'dividend' mean?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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What does the term 'quotient' mean?

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The quotient is the result of a division problem.

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How can you check your division answer?

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You can check your division answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor. If the result equals the dividend, your answer is correct.

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If a chocolate cake has 5320 calories and is divided into 14 pieces, how do you find the calories per piece?

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Divide the total calories (5320) by the number of pieces (14). Each piece has 380 calories.