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 math problem that describes a situation where a quantity is divided 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 how many groups or parts it needs to be divided into. 3. Use division to find the answer.

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If Melia has 72 items and wants to pack them into boxes that hold 4 items each, how many boxes does she need?

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16

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Jordan has 4 plates of cookies with 9 cookies on each plate. How many cookies does he have in total?

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36

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If Zachary has 18 pieces of candy corn and shares them with 2 friends, how many pieces does each person get?

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6

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Kevin has 90 sports cards and keeps 48. How many cards does he give to his friends?

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42

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If Alison has 63 apples and each apple is sliced into 7 pieces, how many pieces does she have in total?

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441

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What is the formula for division?

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

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What does it mean to share equally?

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To share equally means to divide something into the same number of parts so that everyone gets the same amount.