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 of how many times one number is contained within another.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What does the term 'quotient' mean in division?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If a bus holds 30 students and there are 100 students, how do you find out how many buses are needed?

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You divide the total number of students (100) by the number of students per bus (30). 100 ÷ 30 = 3.33, which means you need 4 buses.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What does the keyword 'fewer' indicate in a word problem?

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The keyword 'fewer' indicates that you should subtract.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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How do you divide a length of ribbon into equal parts?

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To divide a length of ribbon into equal parts, you take the total length and divide it by the number of parts you want.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

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What is the formula to find out how many full packets can be made from a total number of items?

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You divide the total number of items by the number of items per packet.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If Gary has 36 books and he has 9 times as many as Tony, how do you find out how many books Tony has?

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You divide the number of books Gary has (36) by 9. 36 ÷ 9 = 4, so Tony has 4 books.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.2

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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.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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Identify the total amount, the number of groups, and use division to find out how many are in each group or how many groups can be formed.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication. If a × b = c, then c ÷ b = a.

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7