Dividing Fraction and Whole Number Word Problems

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Danilsa has ½ cup of butter.  She pours the same amount into each of three popcorn cartons.  Which equation represents the fraction of the cup of butter, C, that is in each carton?

• 1/2 ÷ 1/3 = C
• 3 ÷ 1/2 = C
• 1/2 ÷ 3 = C
• 2 ÷ 3 = C

Isaiah wants to run 4 miles.  The track surrounding the field where he plays football is 1/5 mile long.  What equation could be used to find the number of laps, L, which Isaiah will need to run?

• 1/5 ÷ 4 = L
• 1/5 × 4 = L
• 4 × 1/5 = L
• 4 ÷ 1/5 = L

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• 63

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• 200 days

• 20 days

• 1 whole day

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