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divide 4 digit by 1 digit numbers

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4th - 4th Grade

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Divide 4 Digit by 1 Digit Numbers is a Grade 4 mathematics worksheet that builds fluency with division by one-digit divisors. Across 14 questions, students solve six fill-in-the-blank and eight multiple-choice items involving three- and four-digit dividends, including quotients with remainders and exact quotients. The worksheet also applies division to equal-sharing and grouping situations, such as distributing people across voting districts, assigning tires to trucks, and sharing treats among goats. Its final questions ask students to estimate and decide whether division answers are reasonable, adding an important checking skill alongside computation. This free printable worksheet includes a complete answer key for reviewing calculations, interpreting remainders, solving real-world division problems, and evaluating estimates.

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divide 4 digit by 1 digit numbers

Total questions: 14

Name
Class
Date
1.

3,248 ÷\div  8

(a)  

2.

247 ÷\div  5


a)

49 R 2

b)

41 R2

c)

51

d)

48 R 7

3.

1,380  ÷\div   6



(a)  

4.

3,980 ÷\div  5




(a)  

5.

2,871 ÷\div  9 




(a)  

6.

2,486 ÷\div  4


a)

622

b)

620 R6

c)

621

d)

621 R2

7.

691 ÷\div  9


a)

76

b)

76 R7

c)

75 R16

d)

77

8.

1,140   ÷\div  4

(a)  

9.

There are 8,960 people who live in Springdale. The town is separated into 5 voting districts that each have the

same number of people. How many people live in one voting district?

(a)  

10.

Ron’s Tires has 1,767 tires for heavy-duty trucks. Each heavy-duty truck needs 6 tires. How many heavy-duty trucks can get all new tires at Ron’s?

a)

294

b)

295

c)

311

d)

299

11.

Alycia has 164 treats to give to the 7 goats at the petting zoo. She wants to give each goat an equal share of the treats. What is the greatest number of treats she can give

each goat?

a)

21

b)

24

c)

23

d)

31

12.

Estimate to decide if the answers are reasonable.

a)

 360÷6=60360\div6=60  Yes. It is reasonable

b)

 300÷6=50300\div6=50  No It is not reasonable

c)

 400÷10=40400\div10=40  No.  It is not reasonable.

d)

 360÷10 =36360\div10\ =36  No. It is not reasonable

13.

Estimate to decide if the answers are reasonable.

a)

3,600÷3=1,2003,600\div3=1,200 No. It is not reasonable.

b)

3,600÷3=9003,600\div3=900 Yes. It is reasonable

c)

3,300÷3=1,1003,300\div3=1,100 No. It is not reasonable

d)

2,700÷3=9002,700\div3=900 Yes. It is reasonable.

14.

Estimate to decide if the answers are reasonable.

a)

300÷5=60300\div5=60 Yes. It is reasonable.

b)

200÷5=40200\div5=40 No. It is not reasonable.

c)

250÷5≡50250\div5\equiv50 Yes. It is reasonable.

d)

250÷5=60250\div5=60 No. It is not reasonable.

Answer Key

divide 4 digit by 1 digit numbers

Total questions: 14

1.
406
2.
a)

49 R 2

3.
230
4.
796
5.
319
6.
d)

621 R2

7.
b)

76 R7

8.
285
9.
1,792, 1792
10.
a)

294

11.
c)

23

12.
a)

 360÷6=60360\div6=60  Yes. It is reasonable

13.
a)

3,600÷3=1,2003,600\div3=1,200 No. It is not reasonable.

14.
c)

250÷5≡50250\div5\equiv50 Yes. It is reasonable.

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What does this divide 4 digit by 1 digit numbers worksheet cover?

This Grade 4 worksheet practices dividing three- and four-digit dividends by one-digit divisors through six fill-in-the-blank and eight multiple-choice questions. Students find exact quotients, interpret remainders in grouping and equal-sharing situations, and use estimation to decide whether division answers are reasonable.

How can I use this worksheet to teach division by one-digit numbers?

Begin by modeling a few division problems and discussing how a remainder represents what is left after making equal groups. Then have students solve the computation items before using the voting-district, tire, and treat scenarios to connect division with real situations; finish by asking them to estimate the final examples and explain why an answer is or is not reasonable.

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

Watch for students choosing a quotient without checking the remainder, confusing a remainder such as 2 with a new whole group, or selecting an answer that does not multiply back to the dividend. In the word problems, students may overlook the requirement for equal groups or the greatest whole-number share, and in the estimation items they may accept an answer without comparing it with a sensible benchmark.

How do I assign and grade this division worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key for all 14 items. For printable submissions, you can grade student work by scanning it with the Wayground for Teachers app.

How can I differentiate this division worksheet for my students?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size to make the division expressions, answer choices, and word problems easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while keeping its fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice format.

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