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.

Work on practice problems directly here, or download the printable pdf worksheet to practice offline.

more
View

Division Word Problems - Setup (Small Integer Values) Worksheet

Mobius Math Academy logo
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/
1
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 5 - 10
b A LaTex expression showing 10 / 3
c A LaTex expression showing 10 / 5
d A LaTex expression showing 3 / 10
e A LaTex expression showing 10 multiplied by 2 5
f A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 10
2
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 9 / 18
d A LaTex expression showing 18 multiplied by 2 9
e A LaTex expression showing 18 - 9
f A LaTex expression showing 18 / 18
3
4 kids split 24 pieces of candy evenly. Each candy weighs 11 grams. How many pieces of candy does each kid get?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 24 - 4
b A LaTex expression showing 4 / 11
c A LaTex expression showing 24 multiplied by 2 4
d A LaTex expression showing 24 / 4
e A LaTex expression showing 24 + 4
f A LaTex expression showing 24 / 11
4
8 kids split 40 pieces of candy evenly. Each candy weighs 7 grams. How many pieces of candy does each kid get?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 8 / 7
b A LaTex expression showing 8 - 40
c A LaTex expression showing 40 / 8
d A LaTex expression showing 40 + 8
e A LaTex expression showing 7 / 8
f A LaTex expression showing 7 / 8
5
A group of 6 koalas eat 10 grams of apples. Each apple weighs 2 grams. How many apples were eaten?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 10 multiplied by 2 2
b A LaTex expression showing 2 - 10
c A LaTex expression showing 10 multiplied by 2
d A LaTex expression showing 10 / 2
e A LaTex expression showing 10 multiplied by 2
f A LaTex expression showing 10 / 6
6
How many pieces of candy does each kid get if 5 kids split 40 pieces of candy evenly and each candy weighs 44 grams?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 40 multiplied by 5
b A LaTex expression showing 40 - 5
c A LaTex expression showing 40 / 5
d A LaTex expression showing 40 + 5
e A LaTex expression showing 44 multiplied by 5
f A LaTex expression showing 40 - 5
7
How many apples does each koala eat if 2 koalas share 16 apples evenly, and each apple weighs 23 grams?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 16 - 2
b A LaTex expression showing 23 / 16
c A LaTex expression showing 2 / 23
d A LaTex expression showing 16 / 2
e A LaTex expression showing 23 / 16
f A LaTex expression showing 16 multiplied by 2 2