Let's solve each of the division problems step by step. These are all
division problems involving sharing and grouping, so we'll use simple division to find the answers.
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1) Divide 15 children into teams of 3. How many teams?
We need to divide 15 children into groups of 3.
$$
15 ÷ 3 = 5
$$
✔ Answer: 5 teams
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2) Share out 20 cards between 5 people. How many cards each?
We divide 20 cards among 5 people.
$$
20 ÷ 5 = 4
$$
✔ Answer: 4 cards each
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3) Divide 18 eggs into boxes of 6 eggs. How many boxes can I fill?
We divide 18 eggs into groups of 6.
$$
18 ÷ 6 = 3
$$
✔ Answer: 3 boxes
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4) Share 24 chocolates between 4 children. How many chocolates each?
Divide 24 chocolates among 4 children.
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24 ÷ 4 = 6
$$
✔ Answer: 6 chocolates each
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5) Divide 20 pencils into packs of 4. How many packets will I make?
We group 20 pencils into packs of 4.
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20 ÷ 4 = 5
$$
✔ Answer: 5 packets
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6) Share out 14 bones between 2 dogs. How many bones will each dog get?
Divide 14 bones equally between 2 dogs.
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14 ÷ 2 = 7
$$
✔ Answer: 7 bones each
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✔ Final Answers:
1) 5 teams
2) 4 cards each
3) 3 boxes
4) 6 chocolates each
5) 5 packets
6) 7 bones each
These problems reinforce the concept of
equal sharing and
grouping, which are foundational ideas in division. Each time, we're dividing a total amount into equal parts or groups.
Let me know if you'd like visual diagrams or explanations using arrays or number lines!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3rd grade math worksheet word problems.
