4th Grade 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 word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question 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 determine how many groups can be made from a total?

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To find out how many groups can be made, divide the total number by the number of items in each group.

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If a bus holds 30 students and there are 100 students, how do you find the number of buses needed?

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Divide the total number of students (100) by the number of students per bus (30). 100 ÷ 30 = 3.33, round up to 4 buses.

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What does it mean to stop every few miles during a bike ride?

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It means to take breaks at regular intervals, which can be calculated by dividing the total distance by the distance between stops.

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How do you calculate the total number of items when each person brings a certain amount?

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Multiply the number of people by the number of items each person brings.

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What is the formula to find the number of items in equal groups?

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

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If Yudith has 19 red shirts and 37 black shirts, how do you find the total number of shirts?

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Add the number of red shirts to the number of black shirts: 19 + 37 = 56 shirts.

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How do you find out how many shelves are needed for books?

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Divide the total number of books by the number of books each shelf can hold.

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What is the importance of rounding up in division problems?

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Rounding up ensures that you have enough groups or containers to hold all items, even if there are leftovers.