Division With Remainders 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 tells us how many times one number is contained within another.

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What does 'remainder' mean in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when one number cannot be divided evenly by another.

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How do you write a division problem with a remainder?

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You write it as 'dividend ÷ divisor = quotient r remainder'. For example, 15 ÷ 4 = 3 r 3.

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If 10 apples are shared among 3 friends, how many apples does each friend get and how many are left?

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10 ÷ 3 = 3 r 1, so each friend gets 3 apples and 1 apple is left.

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What is the formula to find out how many groups can be made from a total number?

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The formula is 'total number ÷ group size = number of groups r remainder'.

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If 24 candies are shared among 5 children, how many candies does each child get?

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24 ÷ 5 = 4 r 4, so each child gets 4 candies and 4 candies are left.

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How do you determine the number of cars needed for a group?

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Divide the total number of people by the number of people each car can carry. Round up if there is a remainder.

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What is the importance of rounding up in division with remainders?

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Rounding up ensures that everyone gets a spot, even if there are leftover items.

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If 15 students are divided into teams of 4, how many teams can be formed?

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15 ÷ 4 = 3 r 3, so 3 teams can be formed with 3 students left over.

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What does it mean to have 'equal numbers' in division problems?

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Equal numbers mean that each group or person receives the same amount.