Let’s go through each problem one by one, step by step.
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Problem 1:
Oliver removed 56 marbles and put them into 8 equal groups. How many marbles were in each group?
→ We need to divide 56 by 8.
56 ÷ 8 = 7
✔ So, each group has
7 marbles.
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Problem 2:
Amelia sent an equal number of messages each day for one week (7 days). She sent 49 messages total. How many did she send each day?
→ Divide 49 by 7.
49 ÷ 7 = 7
✔ So, she sent
7 messages per day.
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Problem 3:
Emily used 63 cereal bits to make 9 designs. About how many cereal bits were in each design? Did she use an equal number?
→ First, divide 63 by 9.
63 ÷ 9 = 7
That means if she used the same amount in each design, it would be 7 bits per design.
The question says “about how many” — which suggests we’re looking for an estimate or average. Since 63 ÷ 9 is exactly 7, yes — she likely used an equal number.
✔ So, about
7 cereal bits per design, and
yes, she probably used an equal number.
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Problem 4:
Jack gave away 48 hockey cards equally to his 6 friends. How many cards did each friend get?
→ Divide 48 by 6.
48 ÷ 6 = 8
✔ So, each friend got
8 cards.
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Final Answer:
1. 7
2. 7
3. About 7; yes
4. 8
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of basic math word problems worksheet.
