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 of how many times one number is contained within 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 quantity into equal parts, often presented in a real-life context.

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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 quantity and the number of equal parts. 3. Use division to find the answer.

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If you have 20 apples and want to divide them among 4 friends, how many apples does each friend get?

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Each friend gets 5 apples.

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What is the remainder in division?

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The remainder is the amount left over after division when the numbers do not divide evenly.

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If 10 is divided by 3, what is the quotient and the remainder?

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Quotient: 3, Remainder: 1.

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What does it mean to divide evenly?

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To divide evenly means that there are no leftovers or remainders after dividing a number.

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If you have 50 candies and want to share them with 5 friends, how many candies does each friend get?

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Each friend gets 10 candies.

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Dividend ÷ Divisor = Quotient.

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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 by the divisor and adding the remainder (if any) to see if it equals the dividend.