Division Word Problems

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It answers the question of how many times one number is contained within another.

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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 total into equal parts or groups, often presented in a real-life context.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total amount, the size of each group, and then divide the total by the group size.

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If a team has $70 and each hat costs $10, how many hats can they buy?

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7 hats (70 ÷ 10 = 7).

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Pamela has 185 beads and each bracelet takes 37 beads. How many bracelets can she make?

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5 bracelets (185 ÷ 37 = 5).

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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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If Herman's Printing needs to ship 590 programs and can fit 75 in each box, how many programs will be in the partially filled box?

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65 programs (590 ÷ 75 = 7 remainder 65).

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How do you find the number of items in a partially filled container?

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To find the number of items in a partially filled container, divide the total number of items by the capacity of the container and find the remainder.

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If a van holds 11 people and needs to transport 901 fans, how many fans will be in the partially full van?

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10 fans (901 ÷ 11 = 81 remainder 10).

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Total ÷ Group Size = Number of Groups.