Let's solve each problem step by step:
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1. 60 flowers have to be put in 10 vases. How many flowers should be put in each vase?
We need to divide the total number of flowers equally among the vases:
$$
60 \div 10 = 6
$$
✔ Answer: 6 flowers per vase
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2. A carton of cola contains 6 bottles. How many cartons are needed for 42 bottles?
We divide the total number of bottles by the number of bottles per carton:
$$
42 \div 6 = 7
$$
✔ Answer: 7 cartons
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3. A woman divides 27 marbles among three children. How many marbles does each one get?
Divide the total marbles by the number of children:
$$
27 \div 3 = 9
$$
✔ Answer: 9 marbles each
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4. There are seven days in a week. How many weeks are there in 42 days?
Divide total days by days per week:
$$
42 \div 7 = 6
$$
✔ Answer: 6 weeks
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5. Divide 24 toy soldiers equally among 4 boys. How many toy soldiers does each boy get?
Divide total soldiers by number of boys:
$$
24 \div 4 = 6
$$
✔ Answer: 6 toy soldiers each
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✔ Final Answers:
1. 6
2. 7
3. 9
4. 6
5. 6
All problems involve
division to split a total amount equally into groups.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of division problem worksheet.
