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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To solve a division word problem, identify the total quantity, the number of groups, and divide the total by the number of groups.

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If Jordan has 36 cookies and shares them with 6 teammates, how many cookies does each teammate get?

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6 cookies

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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 boxes

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If there are 24 runners and they are divided into 4 lanes, how many runners are in each lane?

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6 runners

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Kevin has 90 sports cards and keeps 48. If he shares the rest with 6 friends, how many cards does each friend get?

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7 cards

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Paige has 60 flyers organized in piles of 10. How many piles does she have?

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6 piles

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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 equal parts so that everyone gets the same amount.