4th Grade 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 mathematical question that involves dividing a total into equal parts or groups.

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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 the number of groups. 3. Divide the total by the number of groups.

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If Abby rode 12 miles and stopped every 3 miles, how many stops did she make?

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4 stops.

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Gary has 36 books and has 9 times as many as Tony. How many books does Tony have?

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Tony has 4 books.

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If John splits 139 papers between 7 cabinets, how do you find out how many papers are left for the 8th cabinet?

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First, divide 139 by 7 to find out how many papers go in each cabinet, then subtract the total from 139 to find the remainder for the 8th cabinet.

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Total ÷ Number of Groups = Amount in Each Group.

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If Abigail planted 30 pumpkin seeds in 5 rows, how many seeds are in each row?

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6 seeds in each row.

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Raymond has 9 Pokemon cards. If Jaden has 6 times as many, how many does Jaden have?

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Jaden has 54 Pokemon cards.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication is the inverse operation of division. If a × b = c, then c ÷ b = a.