Solving Division Word Problems with Blueberries

Kali is organizing a picnic for her six friends and wants to divide 48 blueberries equally among them. The video encourages viewers to pause and solve the problem themselves. It explains the division process, using multiples of six to find that each friend receives eight blueberries. The solution is verified by grouping the blueberries into six groups of eight.

How many friends is Kali having a picnic for?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

What is the total number of blueberries Kali has?

• 24

• 36

• 48

• 60

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CCSS.2.OA.C.4

How many blueberries does each friend get if 48 blueberries are divided evenly among six friends?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

What mathematical operation is used to divide the blueberries among the friends?

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

What is 48 divided by 6?

• 8

• 9

• 7

• 6

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

Which multiplication fact helps us find 48 divided by 6?

• 6 x 9

• 6 x 8

• 6 x 7

• 6 x 6

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

What is the product of 6 and 8?

• 60

• 54

• 48

• 42

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

How many groups of blueberries are formed when 48 blueberries are divided by 6?

• 8

• 7

• 6

• 5

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

How many blueberries are in each group when 48 blueberries are divided into 6 groups?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

What is the final step to verify the division of blueberries?

• Count the total number of blueberries

• Add more blueberries

• Divide the blueberries again

• Group the blueberries and count each group

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2