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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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the average?

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The average is the sum of a set of values divided by the number of values in the set.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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How do you find the average number of minutes spent volunteering?

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To find the average, divide the total minutes of service by the number of volunteers.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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If 60 bars of soap are needed and they come in packs of 6, how do you find the number of packs?

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Divide the total number of bars (60) by the number of bars per pack (6).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What does 'divided by' mean in a division problem?

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'Divided by' indicates how many times one number is contained within another.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when one number cannot be divided evenly by another.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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How do you solve a division problem like 819 divided by 9?

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Divide 819 by 9 to find how many times 9 fits into 819.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the formula to calculate how many lawns Joe mowed if he earned $24 at $4 per lawn?

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Divide the total earnings ($24) by the charge per lawn ($4).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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How do you calculate the number of months to pay off a debt?

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Divide the total debt by the monthly payment amount.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the total amount if Sandra borrowed $612 and pays $36 a month?

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To find the total months, divide $612 by $36.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8