Division Word Problems - Setup (Small Integer Values)

Level 2

This math topic focuses on solving division word problems involving small integer values. It primarily requires students to set up the appropriate division equations from given real-world scenarios involving distribution (e.g., distributing pieces of candy or apples among a certain number of kids or koalas). Each problem necessitates identifying the correct equation from multiple choices that best represents the situation described, such as determining how many items each individual receives when a total quantity is divided equally among them. This skill is essential for understanding division operations within practical contexts.

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Division Word Problems - Setup (Small Integer Values)

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A group of 16 koalas eat 15 grams of apples. Each apple weighs 3 grams. How many apples were eaten?

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Division Word Problems - Setup (Small Integer Values) Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Division Word Problems - Setup (Small Integer Values) (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Multiplication - 2 Digit' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/multiplication_2_digit/
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A group of 18 koalas eat 18 grams of apples. Each apple weighs 9 grams. How many apples were eaten?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 18 multiplied by 9
b A LaTex expression showing 18 / 9
c A LaTex expression showing 18 multiplied by 2 9
d A LaTex expression showing 18 - 9
e A LaTex expression showing 18 / 18
f A LaTex expression showing 9 / 18
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How many apples does each koala eat if 5 koalas share 30 apples evenly, and each apple weighs 19 grams?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 5 - 30
b A LaTex expression showing 5 - 30
c A LaTex expression showing 5 - 30
d A LaTex expression showing 30 multiplied by 5
e A LaTex expression showing 30 + 5
f A LaTex expression showing 30 / 5
3
7 koalas together eat 35 apples. They each eat the same number and each apple weighs 35 grams. How many apples does each koala eat?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 35 / 35
b A LaTex expression showing 7 - 35
c A LaTex expression showing 35 multiplied by 2 7
d A LaTex expression showing 35 / 7
e A LaTex expression showing 35 multiplied by 2 7
f A LaTex expression showing 35 / 35
4
A group of 23 koalas eat 72 grams of apples. Each apple weighs 9 grams. How many apples were eaten?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 72 + 9
b A LaTex expression showing 23 multiplied by 9
c A LaTex expression showing 72 - 9
d A LaTex expression showing 23 / 72
e A LaTex expression showing 72 / 9
f A LaTex expression showing 23 multiplied by 72
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How many apples does each koala eat if 5 koalas share 10 apples evenly, and each apple weighs 3 grams?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 10 / 5
b A LaTex expression showing 3 / 10
c A LaTex expression showing 5 - 10
d A LaTex expression showing 10 / 3
e A LaTex expression showing 10 multiplied by 2 5
f A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 10
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How many pieces of candy does each kid get if 5 kids split 20 pieces of candy evenly and each candy weighs 16 grams?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 5 - 20
b A LaTex expression showing 20 / 5
c A LaTex expression showing 20 multiplied by 2 5
d A LaTex expression showing 16 multiplied by 5
e A LaTex expression showing 16 / 5
f A LaTex expression showing 5 - 20
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How many pieces of candy does each kid get if 4 kids split 32 pieces of candy evenly and each candy weighs 30 grams?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 30 multiplied by 32
b A LaTex expression showing 32 + 4
c A LaTex expression showing 32 / 30
d A LaTex expression showing 32 / 30
e A LaTex expression showing 32 / 4
f A LaTex expression showing 30 multiplied by 4