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 answers the question, 'How many times does one number fit into another?'.

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What is a division word problem?

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A division word problem is a math problem that describes a situation where a quantity is divided into equal parts or groups.

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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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What does 'equally' mean in division?

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'Equally' means that each group or part receives the same amount.

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If you have 10 apples and share them with 5 friends, how many apples does each friend get?

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Each friend gets 2 apples.

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What is the dividend in a division problem?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.

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What is the divisor in a division problem?

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

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of the division.

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If there are 24 candies and 6 children, how many candies does each child get?

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Each child gets 4 candies.

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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 dividend cannot be evenly divided by the divisor.