OA.2 Division Story Problems

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What is division?

Back

Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It answers the question: how many times does one number fit into another?

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What does it mean to share equally?

Back

To share equally means to divide something into the same number of parts so that everyone gets the same amount.

Front

If you have 20 candies and share them with 4 friends, how many candies does each person get?

Back

5 candies.

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What is the division equation for sharing 36 candies among 9 friends?

Back

36 ÷ 9 = 4.

Front

How do you find out how many items go on each shelf?

Back

You divide the total number of items by the number of shelves.

Front

If you have 25 trophies and 5 shelves, how many trophies are on each shelf?

Back

5 trophies.

Front

What is the result of 16 ÷ 4?

Back

4.

Front

If Joe mows 6 lawns and charges $4 per lawn, how much money does he make?

Back

$24.

Front

What is a division story problem?

Back

A division story problem is a word problem that involves dividing a total into equal parts.

Front

How can you check your division answer?

Back

You can multiply the answer by the number of groups to see if it equals the total.