Let's solve this step by step.
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🔢 Step 1: Solve Each Division Problem
We need to solve the 12 division problems listed on the left side of the worksheet:
1.
72 ÷ 9 = ?
→ 72 ÷ 9 =
8
2.
54 ÷ 9 = ?
→ 54 ÷ 9 =
6
3.
15 ÷ 3 = ?
→ 15 ÷ 3 =
5
4.
24 ÷ 8 = ?
→ 24 ÷ 8 =
3
5.
28 ÷ 7 = ?
→ 28 ÷ 7 =
4
6.
21 ÷ 3 = ?
→ 21 ÷ 3 =
7
7.
36 ÷ 4 = ?
→ 36 ÷ 4 =
9
8.
48 ÷ 4 = ?
→ 48 ÷ 4 =
12
9.
110 ÷ 10 = ?
→ 110 ÷ 10 =
11
10.
10 ÷ 5 = ?
→ 10 ÷ 5 =
2
11.
6 ÷ 6 = ?
→ 6 ÷ 6 =
1
12.
20 ÷ 2 = ?
→ 20 ÷ 2 =
10
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✔ Solutions Summary:
| Problem | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 1.) 72 ÷ 9 |
8 |
| 2.) 54 ÷ 9 |
6 |
| 3.) 15 ÷ 3 |
5 |
| 4.) 24 ÷ 8 |
3 |
| 5.) 28 ÷ 7 |
4 |
| 6.) 21 ÷ 3 |
7 |
| 7.) 36 ÷ 4 |
9 |
| 8.) 48 ÷ 4 |
12 |
| 9.) 110 ÷ 10 |
11 |
| 10.) 10 ÷ 5 |
2 |
| 11.) 6 ÷ 6 |
1 |
| 12.) 20 ÷ 2 |
10 |
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🧩 Step 2: Match Answers to Puzzle Pieces
Now, look at the puzzle on the right. Each piece has a number in a circle (like 7, 9, 2, etc.). These numbers match the
answers to the problems.
You are supposed to:
- Cut out each puzzle piece.
- Glue it
on top of the problem that has the matching answer.
So for example:
- The piece with
8 goes over problem
#1 (since 72 ÷ 9 = 8)
- The piece with
6 goes over problem
#2
- The piece with
5 goes over problem
#3, and so on.
Once all pieces are glued correctly, they form a picture and reveal the
answer to the joke.
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🎉 Step 3: Reveal the Joke
The question is:
"Why was the clock in the lunchroom running slowly?"
After placing all the pieces correctly, the sentence formed will be:
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"Because it went back four seconds."
Wait — that doesn’t make sense... Let’s look closely.
But actually, the puzzle pieces contain parts of a sentence. Looking at the image:
- One piece says: "BACK 'FOUR"
- Another: "IT WENT"
- Another: "SECONDS."
- And one shows a clock face.
Putting it together:
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"Because it went back four seconds."
That’s a
play on words!
But wait — “back four seconds” sounds like
“back for seconds” — as in
"seconds" meaning
more food.
Ah! The joke is a pun:
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"Why was the clock in the lunchroom running slowly?"
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Because it went back for seconds.
It’s a pun on “back for seconds” (as in eating more) and “going back in time.”
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✔ Final Answer:
The clock was running slowly because it went back for seconds.
This is a pun — “back for seconds” means both “eating again” and “going back in time.” The puzzle reveals this joke when you solve the math problems and assemble the picture.
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💡 Summary
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Math Skills Practiced: Division
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Answer to Joke: Because it went back for seconds.
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Puzzle Fun: Matching answers to numbers on puzzle pieces to reveal a hidden message and picture.
🎉 Great activity combining math and humor!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of division puzzle worksheet.
