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 you need to divide a total 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 amount and the number of groups. 3. Divide the total by the number of groups.

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If you have 30 apples and want to share them with 5 friends, how many apples does each friend get?

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6 apples.

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What does 'equally' mean in division?

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'Equally' means that each group or person gets the same amount.

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What is the dividend in a division problem?

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The dividend is the number that you want to divide.

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What is the divisor in a division problem?

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The divisor is the number by which you divide the dividend.

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of the division.

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If you have 24 cookies and want to put them into 4 boxes, how many cookies will be in each box?

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6 cookies.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is what is left over after dividing when the numbers do not divide evenly.