2 Digit 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 of how many times one number is contained within another.

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What is a two-digit number?

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A two-digit number is any number from 10 to 99, consisting of two digits.

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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 to find the amount in each 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.

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If you have 75 items and want to divide them into 3 groups, how do you find out how many items are in each group?

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You divide 75 by 3. 75 ÷ 3 = 25. So, there are 25 items in each group.

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What is the division symbol?

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The division symbol is '÷' or sometimes represented by a slash '/'.

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In the problem, 'There are 200 students and 10 clubs,' how do you find the number of students per club?

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You divide 200 by 10. 200 ÷ 10 = 20. So, there are 20 students in each club.

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What is a remainder in division?

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

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If you have 65 items and want to divide them into 5 groups, how do you calculate the number in each group?

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You divide 65 by 5. 65 ÷ 5 = 13. So, there are 13 items in each group.

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What is the importance of showing your work in division problems?

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Showing your work helps to understand the steps taken to arrive at the answer and allows for easier checking of your calculations.