Division Word Problems (5th)

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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 a division word problem?

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A division word problem is a mathematical question that involves dividing a quantity 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 quantity and the number of groups. 3. Divide the total by the number of groups.

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What does 'dividend' mean?

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

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What does 'divisor' mean?

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

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What does 'quotient' mean?

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The quotient is the result of a division problem.

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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 5,320 calories are divided into 14 pieces, how do you find the calories per piece?

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Divide 5,320 by 14 to find the calories in each piece.

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How many buses are needed for 1,012 students if each bus holds 92 students?

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Divide 1,012 by 92 to find the number of buses needed, rounding up if necessary.

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What is the formula for finding how many full packets can be made from a total?

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Total beads ÷ beads per packet = number of full packets.