Let's solve the division problem step by step based on the image.
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Problem 1: Pencils
We see
5 pink cups, and each cup has
4 pencils.
Let’s fill in the blanks:
-
There are ____ pencils.
→ Count total pencils:
Each cup has 4 pencils, and there are 5 cups.
So, total pencils = 4 × 5 =
20
✔ There are 20 pencils.
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They are in ____ groups.
→ There are 5 cups (groups).
✔ They are in 5 groups.
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There are ____ pencils in each group.
→ Each cup has 4 pencils.
✔ There are 4 pencils in each group.
So the completed sentences are:
> There are
20 pencils.
> They are in
5 groups.
> There are
4 pencils in each group.
This is a division problem:
20 ÷ 5 = 4 (pencils per group)
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Problem 2: Pizza Slices
Now look at the pizza slices.
Each plate has
2 slices of pizza, and there are
10 plates.
Let’s count:
- Total number of plates = 10
- Each plate has 2 slices → Total slices = 10 × 2 =
20 slices
Now fill in the blanks:
-
There are ____ pizza slices.
→
20 pizza slices
-
They are in ____ groups.
→ The plates represent groups →
10 groups
-
There are ____ slices in each group.
→ Each plate has
2 slices →
2 slices per group
So:
> There are
20 pizza slices.
> They are in
10 groups.
> There are
2 slices in each group.
This is another division problem:
20 ÷ 10 = 2 (slices per group)
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✔ Final Answers:
Pencils:
- 20 pencils
- 5 groups
- 4 pencils in each group
Pizza Slices:
- 20 pizza slices
- 10 groups
- 2 slices in each group
These problems teach
division as sharing equally — dividing a total into equal groups to find how many are in each group.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of division worksheet for grade 3.