Solving Basic Division Problems: Crayons and Cookies
This educational guide presents basic division problems that can help reinforce elementary math skills. The first problem involves Miss White, who needs to organize her 392 crayons into boxes that each hold 8 crayons. The solution demonstrates how to calculate the number of boxes required. The second scenario features Captain Bailey, who distributes 78 cookies equally among his 3 crew members, challenging students to find out how many cookies each crewman receives. These practical examples make math relatable and easy to understand.
Solving Basic Division Problems: Crayons and Cookies
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Set Sail Worktext p. 203
3 0 8 1 – 9 0 4 2 4 – 2 0 3 9 2 4
1 0 4 r3 2 – 5 0 3 2 0 – 2 3 5 5 2 3
r1 3 7 0 3 – 6 1 4 – 1 4 1 0 – 0 1 2 7 4 1
1 r5 0 6 Check 4 106× 8 – 8 0 3 5 8 – 4 5 + 5 8 8 5 3 4 848 853
r3 1 2 9 Check 5 129× 4 – 4 1 1 – 8 9 3 + 3 – 6 3 3 4 5 1 9 1 3 516 519
4 9 6 2 – 3 2 7 2 – 7 0 8 3 9 2 Miss White has 392 crayonsthat need to be put in boxes.Each box holds 8 crayons.How many boxes are needed? 392 ÷ 8 = 49 boxes
2 6 7 – 6 8 1 8 – 1 0 3 7 8 Captain Bailey bought a package of 78 cookies. He gave an equal number of cookies to each of his 3 crewmen. How many dideach crewman receive? ÷ 3 = 78 26 cookies