Long Division Word Problems

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers into smaller, more manageable parts, allowing us to find how many times one number fits into another.

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring interpretation and problem-solving.

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How do you identify the dividend in a division problem?

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The dividend is the number that you want to divide. It is the number being divided by another number.

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What is the divisor in a division problem?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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What does the quotient represent in division?

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The quotient is the result of the division, representing how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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How do you solve a long division problem?

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1. Divide the first number by the divisor. 2. Multiply the divisor by the quotient. 3. Subtract the result from the dividend. 4. Bring down the next number. 5. Repeat until all numbers are used.

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What is the remainder in a division problem?

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The remainder is what is left over after division when the dividend cannot be evenly divided by the divisor.

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How can you check your division answer?

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You can check your division answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding the remainder. The result should equal the original dividend.

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If a pizza is cut into 8 slices, how do you find the number of pizzas sold if you know the total slices?

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To find the number of pizzas sold, divide the total number of slices by the number of slices per pizza.

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What is the formula to find the number of items sold per day?

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To find the number of items sold per day, divide the total number of items by the number of days.