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Multi Digit Long Division Problem Solving

Rhonda Taylor

Created by Rhonda Taylor

10 questions

6th Grade

Math

Updated Jun 2026

Multi Digit Long Division Problem Solving is a Grade 6 mathematics worksheet that builds fluency with multi-digit division in practical situations. Students solve word problems involving school enrollment, installment payments, savings, card grab bags, and plant displays, then interpret the result in context. The worksheet also reinforces the meanings of dividend, divisor, and quotient through three vocabulary questions. The set includes 10 items: 9 multiple-choice questions and 1 fill-in-the-blank problem. Students must select or enter division answers using appropriate number and currency formats, determine average amounts, and interpret how many complete groups or display shelves are needed. This free printable worksheet includes a complete answer key and can support independent practice, review, or a quick Grade 6 math check.

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Multi Digit Long Division Problem Solving

Total questions: 10

Name
Class
Date
1.

There are 6156 students in a school district. If there are 27 schools, how many students are each school, on average?

a)

219 students

b)

228 students

c)

22 students

d)

23 students

2.

Sally purchased a new jewelry set for $4,260. If she plans to make payments each month for 20 months, how much will each payment be?

a)

$178

b)

$21.30

c)

$355

d)

$213

3.

At DisneyWorld, over a 122 days period, 50,874 passengers rode the Tea Cups Ride. I want to find out how many passenger rode the Tea Cups per day. In this scenario, the passengers represent which of the following?

a)

Dividend

b)

Divisor

c)

Quotient

4.

Mrs. Taylor's homeroom class raised $6,156 in the school fundraiser. There are 27 students in her homeroom. How much did each student raise in the fundraiser, on average?

(a)  

5.

Mollie will need to save $6,752 for the used car she wants to purchase. If she has 32 months to save before her 16th birthday, how much money should she save each month?

a)

$422

b)

$562

c)

$211

d)

$129

6.
The table shows the number of each type of greeting card a gift show had remaining at the end of the year. The store created…

The table shows the number of each type of greeting card a gift show had remaining at the end of the year. The store created grab bags with 15 random cards in each bag. How many complete grab bags of cards were they able to make?

a)

11

b)

37

c)

38

d)

42

7.
A local home store has a lot of potted flowers they want to sell. They have display shelves that will hold 25 plants each.…

A local home store has a lot of potted flowers they want to sell. They have display shelves that will hold 25 plants each. If they want to display all of the plants listed in the chart, how many display shelves would be needed?

a)

4

b)

8

c)

17

d)

18

8.
What do you call the number that you divide by?
a)
Quotient
b)
Divisor
c)
Remainder
d)
Factor
9.
The answer to a division question is called . . . 
a)
Divisor
b)
Multiplier
c)
Quotient
d)
Sum
10.
68 is the ___ of the problem
68 is the ___ of the problem
a)
dividend
b)
quotient
c)
divisor
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Multi Digit Long Division Problem Solving

Total questions: 10

1.
b)

228 students

2.
d)

$213

3.
a)

Dividend

4.
$228, 228, $228.00, 228.00
5.
c)

$211

6.
b)

37

7.
d)

18

8.
b) Divisor
9.
c) Quotient
10.
a) dividend

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What does this multi-digit long division worksheet cover?

This Grade 6 worksheet combines multi-digit division word problems with division-vocabulary practice. Across 9 multiple-choice items and 1 fill-in-the-blank item, students find averages and payment amounts, interpret complete groups and required shelves, and identify the dividend, divisor, and quotient.

How can I use this worksheet to teach multi-digit division problem solving?

Begin by reviewing the roles of the dividend, divisor, and quotient, then model how to represent a word problem as a division equation. Use the payment, savings, and class-fundraiser items to connect the quotient to money and averages, and discuss why the grab-bag and display-shelf problems require students to interpret the result in terms of complete groups or needed capacity.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this division worksheet?

Watch for students reversing the dividend and divisor when identifying division terms, or choosing quotient when a question asks for the number being divided. In the word problems, students may select a plausible-looking quotient without matching it to the units, confuse average payment with total cost, or mishandle the result when deciding how many complete grab bags or display shelves are needed. The fill-in-the-blank item also checks whether students enter the numeric or currency value correctly.

How do I assign and grade this multi-digit division worksheet?

You can assign this worksheet as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz on Wayground. It includes a complete answer key for checking the 9 multiple-choice responses and the fill-in-the-blank answer, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app.

How can I differentiate this multi-digit division worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing and font size so the division word problems and answer choices are easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language, while keeping the same mix of multi-digit division scenarios and division-term questions.

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