WHOLE NUMBER DIVISION WORD PROBLEMS

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What is division?

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Division is the process of determining how many times one number is contained within another. It is one of the four basic operations in arithmetic.

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

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

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when one number does not divide evenly into another.

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How do you solve a word problem involving division?

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Identify the total amount, the number of groups, and the relationship between them. Then set up a division equation to find the answer.

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What is the formula to calculate the number of boxes needed for shipping?

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Number of boxes = Total items ÷ Items per box.

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What does it mean to round a number?

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Rounding a number means adjusting it to the nearest specified value, often to make calculations easier.

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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 and adding the remainder (if any) to see if it equals the dividend.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations; if you multiply a number by a divisor, you can divide the product by the same divisor to return to the original number.

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What is a practical example of division in everyday life?

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Sharing a pizza among friends is a practical example of division, where the total number of slices is divided by the number of friends.