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 involves dividing a quantity into equal parts or groups, often presented in a story format.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total quantity, determine how many groups or parts you need, and then divide the total by the number of groups.

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What does the term 'quotient' mean?

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The quotient is the result of a division problem. It tells you how many times one number is contained within another.

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If you have 12 apples and want to share them equally among 4 friends, how many apples does each friend get?

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Each friend gets 3 apples (12 ÷ 4 = 3).

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you know that 3 x 4 = 12, you can also say that 12 ÷ 4 = 3.

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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 divide 15 by 4, what is the quotient and the remainder?

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The quotient is 3 and the remainder is 3 (15 ÷ 4 = 3 R3).

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What is an example of a division word problem?

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If there are 20 cookies and 5 children, how many cookies does each child get? (20 ÷ 5 = 4 cookies per child).

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What does 'equal groups' mean in division?

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Equal groups mean that each group has the same number of items when dividing a total quantity.