Long Division Word Problems

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers into smaller, more manageable parts, allowing us to find the quotient and remainder.

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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 to the left.

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What does the term 'dividend' mean?

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

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What does the term 'divisor' mean?

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

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What is the 'quotient' in division?

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The quotient is the result of the division, representing how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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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 cannot be evenly divided by the divisor.

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How do you solve a long division word problem?

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To solve a long division word problem, identify the numbers involved, set up the division, perform the calculations, and interpret the result in the context of the problem.

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If a flower shop has 504 roses and makes arrangements using 6 roses each, how many arrangements can be made?

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84 arrangements.

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If a coffee shop sold 1,160 cups of coffee over 5 days, how many cups were sold each day?

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232 cups per day.

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If Camp Mesquite has 212 campers and 4 buses, how many campers ride in each bus?

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53 campers per bus.