Simple 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 simple division word problem?

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A simple division word problem is a question that involves dividing a total amount into equal parts, often presented in a real-life context.

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If 40 cookies are shared equally between 2 girls, how many cookies does each girl get?

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20 cookies.

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Total ÷ Number of Parts = Amount per Part.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the total amount and how many parts it needs to be divided into. 3. Use the division formula to find the answer.

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What does 'equal parts' mean in division?

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'Equal parts' means that each group or person receives the same amount.

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If a mother has 21 inches of ribbon and wants to make 3 ribbons of equal length, how long will each ribbon be?

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7 inches.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you know that 3 x 7 = 21, then you can also say 21 ÷ 3 = 7.

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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 total cannot be divided evenly.

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How can you check your division answer?

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You can check your division answer by multiplying the quotient (answer) by the divisor (number of parts) and adding any remainder to see if it equals the original total.