Solving Word Problems in Division

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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 arithmetic.

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What is the quotient?

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

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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 asked. 4. Set up the division equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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What does it mean to find the average in a word problem?

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Finding the average means dividing the total amount by the number of items.

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If a person walks 12 miles in 3 hours, how do you find the miles per hour?

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It is often expressed as a quantity per one unit.

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How do you calculate the cost per item?

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To find the cost per item, divide the total cost by the number of items.

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What is the formula for area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width: Area = Length × Width.

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If a yard has an area of 2,352 square feet and is 56 feet long, how do you find the width?

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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.