Division

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It is one of the four basic operations in mathematics.

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What is the symbol for division?

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The symbol for division is ÷ or /.

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What is a dividend?

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

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What is a divisor?

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

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What is a quotient?

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A quotient is the result of a division problem.

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What does 'remainder' mean 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.

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How do you solve a division problem?

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1. Divide the dividend by the divisor. 2. Multiply the quotient by the divisor. 3. Subtract the result from the dividend. 4. Bring down the next number if needed.

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What is 24 ÷ 12?

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2

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If a store has 285 items and packs them in boxes of 12, how many boxes are needed?

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24 boxes.

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What is 867 ÷ 11?

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78 remainder 9.