Exploring Size of Equal Groups in Division

What is the main difference between multiplication and division?

• Multiplication involves separating numbers into groups.

• Division involves combining numbers into groups.

• Multiplication involves combining numbers into groups.

• Division involves adding numbers together.

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In the first example, how many rocks does Hector have in total?

• 3

• 6

• 12

• 4

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How many boxes does Hector use to divide his rocks?

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 5

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How many rocks are placed in each box in the first example?

• 5

• 4

• 6

• 3

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In the second example, how many counters are used?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

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How many equal groups are the 10 counters divided into?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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In the third example, how many counters are divided into six equal groups?

• 12

• 30

• 24

• 18

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How many counters are in each group in the third example?

• 4

• 3

• 6

• 5

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In the fourth example, how many equal groups are the 12 counters divided into?

• 3

• 2

• 5

• 4

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How many counters are in each group in the fourth example?

• 4

• 5

• 2

• 3

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