Long Division Word Problems

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers into smaller, more manageable parts, allowing us to find the quotient and remainder.

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How do you solve a long division problem?

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1. Divide the first number by the divisor. 2. Multiply the divisor by the quotient. 3. Subtract the result from the dividend. 4. Bring down the next digit. 5. Repeat until all digits are used.

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What does the term 'quotient' mean?

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

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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 a coffee shop sells 1,160 cups of coffee in 5 days, how do you find out how many cups were sold each day?

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You divide 1,160 by 5, which equals 232 cups per day.

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What is the formula to find the number of items sold per day?

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Number of items sold per day = Total items sold ÷ Number of days.

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How many slices of pie does a coffee shop sell each day if they sold 340 slices in 5 days?

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340 slices ÷ 5 days = 68 slices per day.

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If the PTA has $1,374 and each planner costs $3, how do you find out how many planners can be bought?

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You divide 1,374 by 3, which equals 458 planners.

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What is the process to divide 4,500 raffle tickets over 5 days?

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Divide 4,500 by 5 to find out how many tickets can be sold each day, which equals 900 tickets.

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How do you find out how many craft sticks each group receives if 294 sticks are divided among 7 groups?

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Divide 294 by 7, which equals 42 sticks per group.