5th Grade Long Division Word Problems

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method of dividing larger numbers into smaller parts, allowing you to find the quotient and remainder.

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What does the term 'quotient' mean?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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You 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 is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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If 1,234 apples are divided among 6 baskets, how many apples are in each basket?

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205 apples.

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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step is to see how many times the divisor can fit into the leading digits of the dividend.

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When dividing 456 by 23, what is the quotient?

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19.

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How do you check your long division answer?

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You can check your answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding the remainder, which should equal the dividend.

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If a store has 3,456 shirts and arranges them in racks of 12, how many racks are filled?

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288 racks.

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What is the process of finding the quotient in long division?

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Divide, multiply, subtract, bring down the next digit, and repeat until all digits are used.