Long Division Word Problems Flashcard

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing large numbers by breaking the division process into simpler steps.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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To set up a long division problem, write the dividend (the number being divided) under the long division symbol and the divisor (the number you are dividing by) outside.

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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 the division process.

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How do you find the number of groups in a division word problem?

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To find the number of groups, divide the total quantity by the size of each group.

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If there are 1,920 students and each group has 40 students, how many groups are there?

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48 groups.

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If a store sold 1,440 pencils and each pack contains 12 pencils, how many packs were sold?

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120 packs.

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If a farmer has 2,100 eggs and wants to pack them in cartons of 30, how many cartons will he need?

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70 cartons.

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If a detective has 27 batteries and each flashlight needs 5 batteries, how many flashlights can he use?

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5 flashlights.