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 then divide the total by the number of groups.

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If there are 48 cupcakes and 8 children, how many cupcakes does each child get?

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6

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If there are 25 players and teams of 5, how many teams can be made?

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5

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If 40 cookies are shared among 5 girls, how many cookies does each girl get?

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8

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If Miji has 64 stuffed animals and 8 shelves, how many animals per shelf?

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8

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If $48 is shared among 6 friends, how much does each friend get?

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$8

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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.