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 or groups.

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What is a division word problem?

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A division word problem is a mathematical question that involves dividing a quantity into equal parts.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the total quantity and the number of groups. 3. Divide the total by the number of groups.

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If a shelf holds 8 books and you have 42 books, how do you find the number of shelves needed?

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Divide 42 by 8. The result is the number of shelves needed.

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What is the remainder in division?

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

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How do you find the number of items each person gets in a division problem?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of people.

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What does it mean to divide evenly?

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To divide evenly means that there are no remainders left over after dividing.

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If you have 88 candy bars and 4 kids, how many does each kid get?

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Each kid gets 22 candy bars (88 ÷ 4 = 22).

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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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How do you handle leftovers in division?

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If there are leftovers, they are called the remainder, which can be expressed as a fraction or whole number.