Division Word Problems (5th)

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It is one of the four basic operations in arithmetic.

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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, 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.

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If Pat has 65 cranberries and wants to divide them into 5 bowls, how many cranberries will be in each bowl?

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13 cranberries per bowl.

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What does 'R' mean in division problems?

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'R' stands for 'remainder', which is the amount left over after division when the numbers do not divide evenly.

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What is the quotient in division?

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

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How many students can fit in one bus if it holds 92 students?

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92 students.

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If Joe made $24.00 mowing lawns and charges $4 per lawn, how many lawns did he mow?

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6 lawns.

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If Sam wants to buy 60 bars of soap in packs of 6, how many packs does he need?

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10 packs.

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Total ÷ Number of Groups = Amount in Each Group.