Division Word Problems (5th)

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It is one of the four basic operations in arithmetic.

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What is the average?

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The average is the sum of a set of values divided by the number of values in the set.

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How do you find the average number of minutes spent volunteering?

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To find the average, divide the total minutes of service by the number of volunteers.

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What does 'R' mean in division problems?

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'R' stands for 'remainder', which is the amount left over after division when the numbers do not divide evenly.

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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 divide the total by the number of groups.

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What is a remainder?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when one number cannot be divided evenly by another.

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How do you calculate how many full packets can be made from a total?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of items per packet and take the whole number part of the result.

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Dividend ÷ Divisor = Quotient.

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What is a dividend?

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A dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

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What is a divisor?

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A divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.