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.

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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 number of groups, and divide the total by the number of groups.

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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 total cannot be evenly divided.

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If a recipe calls for 12 eggs and you want to make 3 batches, how many eggs do you need per batch?

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You need 4 eggs per batch (12 eggs ÷ 3 batches = 4 eggs per batch).

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What does the keyword 'each' indicate in a division problem?

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The keyword 'each' indicates that you need to divide the total amount by the number of groups or people.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations; if you multiply a number by another, you can divide the product by one of those numbers to get the other.

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How many pages are in a cookbook with 414 recipes and 3 recipes per page?

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There are 138 pages in the cookbook (414 recipes ÷ 3 recipes per page = 138 pages).

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If Gary has 36 books and he has 9 times as many as Tony, how many books does Tony have?

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Tony has 4 books (36 books ÷ 9 = 4 books).

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What does 'How many fewer' mean in a word problem?

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'How many fewer' indicates that you need to subtract one quantity from another.