Long Division Word Problems

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide large numbers by breaking the problem into smaller, more manageable parts.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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To set up a long division problem, write the dividend (the number being divided) under the long division symbol and the divisor (the number you are dividing by) outside.

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What does the term '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 the term 'divisor' mean?

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

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What does the term 'quotient' mean?

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The quotient is the result of the division, or how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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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 cannot be evenly divided by the divisor.

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How do you find the number of items that can be purchased with a total amount?

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To find the number of items that can be purchased, divide the total amount of money by the cost of one item.

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If a coffee shop sells 1,160 cups of coffee in 5 days, how do you find the daily sales?

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To find daily sales, divide the total cups sold by the number of days: 1,160 ÷ 5 = 232 cups per day.

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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A multi-step word problem requires more than one operation to solve, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve a multi-step word problem?

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To solve a multi-step word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the operations needed, and solve step by step.