5th Grade Long Division Word Problems

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method of dividing larger numbers by breaking the division process into simpler steps, allowing for easier calculation.

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What is a quotient?

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The quotient is the result of division, representing how many times one number is contained within another.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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To set up a long division problem, write the dividend (the number being divided) under the long division symbol and the divisor (the number you are dividing by) outside.

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What does it mean to divide evenly?

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Dividing evenly means that the dividend can be divided by the divisor without leaving a remainder.

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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 dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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If 5,678 is divided by 34, what is the quotient?

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167

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A factory produced 3,456 toys. If packed into boxes of 24 toys each, how many boxes are filled?

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144

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What is the quotient when 3,456 is divided by 12?

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288

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If 789 is divided by 3, what is the quotient?

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263

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A farmer has 1,234 apples. If distributed among 6 baskets, how many apples per basket?

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205

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