Division Word Problems (5th)

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It is one of the four basic operations in arithmetic.

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What is a division word problem?

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A division word problem is a mathematical question that involves dividing a quantity into equal parts, often presented in a real-life context.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what is being divided and how many equal parts are needed. 4. Perform the division calculation.

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If Joe made $24.00 mowing lawns and charges $4 per lawn, how many lawns did he mow?

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6 lawns.

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How many buses are needed for 1,012 students if each bus holds 92 students?

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11 buses.

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If Sandra borrows $612 and pays back $36 a month, how many months will it take her to pay off her debt?

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17 months.

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What is the result of 819 divided by 9?

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9.

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If Pat has 65 cranberries and wants to divide them into 5 bowls, how many cranberries will be in each bowl?

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13 cranberries.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the numbers do not divide evenly.

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What does it mean to divide evenly?

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To divide evenly means that the division results in a whole number with no remainder.