Sure! Let’s solve each of the four division word problems step by step. Since this is a “Division Word Problems (A)” worksheet, all problems require
division to find the answer — specifically, dividing a total into equal groups.
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Problem 1:
> Oliver removed 56 marbles from his marble box and put them into 8 equal groups. How many marbles were in each group?
Solution:
We need to divide the total number of marbles (56) by the number of groups (8).
Calculation:
56 ÷ 8 = 7
✔ Answer: 7 marbles per group
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Problem 2:
> Amelia sent an equal number of messages each day for one week. At the end of the week, she had sent 49 messages. How many messages did she send each day?
Solution:
One week = 7 days. She sent 49 messages total, equally over 7 days.
Calculation:
49 ÷ 7 = 7
✔ Answer: 7 messages per day
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Problem 3:
> In the morning, Emily decided to create some designs with her cereal bits. In total, she created 9 designs and used 63 cereal bits. About how many cereal bits were in each design? Do you think she used an equal number of cereal bits in each design?
Solution:
Total cereal bits = 63
Number of designs = 9
Calculation:
63 ÷ 9 = 7
So,
exactly 7 cereal bits per design.
The question asks “About how many...?” — since 63 ÷ 9 is exact, we can say
exactly 7.
And yes — since it divides evenly,
it’s very likely she used an equal number in each design.
✔ Answer: 7 cereal bits per design. Yes, she likely used an equal number in each design.
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Problem 4:
> Jack had many extra hockey cards, so he decided to give the extras equally to his 6 friends. If he gave away 48 cards, how many cards did each friend get?
Solution:
Total cards given = 48
Number of friends = 6
Calculation:
48 ÷ 6 = 8
✔ Answer: 8 cards per friend
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
7
2.
7
3.
7; Yes, because 63 ÷ 9 = 7 exactly.
4.
8
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Tip for Students: Always look for keywords like “equal groups,” “each,” “per,” or “shared equally” — these usually mean you need to use
division.
Let me know if you’d like to see these solved with drawings or models too!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of division word problem worksheet 5th grade.
