Let’s solve each problem step by step.
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Problem 1: Popcorn for 8 friends
We have 65 bags of popcorn to share among 8 friends.
Divide 65 by 8:
8 × 8 = 64 → that’s the closest we can get without going over.
65 - 64 = 1 → so 1 bag is left over.
✔ Each friend gets
8 bags, and
1 bag is left over.
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Problem 2: Boat traveling 53 miles at 7 miles per day
Divide 53 by 7:
7 × 7 = 49
53 - 49 = 4 → so after 7 days, it has gone 49 miles, and still has 4 miles left.
But the boat can’t stop halfway — it needs a full day to go those last 4 miles (even though it doesn’t use all 7 miles that day).
So total days = 7 + 1 =
8 days
✔ It takes
8 days.
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Problem 3: 54 coconuts into piles of 3
Divide 54 by 3:
3 × 18 = 54 → exactly!
No remainder.
✔ You can make
18 piles, and
0 coconuts are left over.
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Problem 4: 39 fish in schools of 6
Divide 39 by 6:
6 × 6 = 36
39 - 36 = 3 → so 3 fish are left over.
✔ They can make
6 schools, and
3 fish are left over.
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Final Answer:
1. Each friend gets 8 bags; 1 bag left over.
2. 8 days
3. 18 piles; 0 coconuts left over
4. 6 schools; 3 fish left over
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 4th grade division word problems with remainders worksheet.
