Division Problems Word Problems Flashcard

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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 word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring interpretation and problem-solving.

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How do you find the number of groups in a division problem?

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To find the number of groups, divide the total number of items by the number of items in each group.

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What does 'remainder' mean in division?

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

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If you have 596 flowers and plant them in rows of 7, how many rows will you have?

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You will have 85 rows.

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If each teacher has 35 students and they want to divide them into 7 equal groups, how many students will be in each group?

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Each group will have 5 students.

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What is the formula to calculate the number of items left over in a division problem?

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The formula is: Remainder = Total Items - (Number of Groups × Items per Group).

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If you have 326 apples and want to distribute them into 8 bags, how many apples will be left over?

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You will have 6 apples left over.

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How do you calculate the total number of cartons needed if you have 240 eggs and each carton holds 6 eggs?

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Divide 240 by 6 to get 40 cartons.

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If each carton is packed into boxes of 6 cartons, how many boxes do you need for 40 cartons?

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You will need 7 boxes.