4th Grade 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 mathematical question that involves dividing a total into equal parts or groups, often presented in a real-life context.

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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 answer.

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If 30 pumpkin seeds are planted in 5 rows, how many seeds are in each row?

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6 seeds per row.

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How many shelves does Mrs. Thomas need for 42 books if each shelf holds 8 books?

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6 shelves.

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Yudith has 19 red shirts and 37 black shirts. If she puts them into 8 equal groups, how many shirts will be in each group?

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7 shirts per group.

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A cookbook has 414 recipes with 3 recipes on each page. How many pages are in the cookbook?

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138 pages.

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Haley picked 28 carrots, threw out 11, and picked 9 more. How many carrots does she have now?

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26 carrots.

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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What does it mean to divide equally?

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To divide equally means to share or distribute a total amount into equal parts or groups.