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 mathematics.

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What is a division word problem?

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A division word problem is a mathematical problem that involves dividing a quantity into equal parts, often presented in a real-world 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 by what. 4. Perform the division operation. 5. Write the answer in the context of the problem.

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If Sandra pays her mom $36 a month, how do you find out how many months it will take to pay off $612?

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Divide the total amount owed ($612) by the monthly payment ($36). 612 ÷ 36 = 17 months.

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

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Divide the total number of students (1,012) by the capacity of each bus (92). 1,012 ÷ 92 = 11 buses.

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If Sam wants to buy 60 bars of soap in packs of 6, how do you find out how many packs he needs?

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Divide the total number of bars (60) by the number of bars in each pack (6). 60 ÷ 6 = 10 packs.

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What does the term 'remainder' mean 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 is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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Solve: 1904 divided by 34.

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The answer is 56.

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Solve: 819 divided by 9.

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The answer is 9.