Division Word Problems
Instructions: Read each problem carefully. Show your working and write your answer in a complete sentence.
1. Sarah has 24 strawberries. She wants to share them equally between 6 friends. How many strawberries will each friend get?
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Answer: _____________________________________________
2. A farmer has 35 eggs. He packs them into cartons of 5 eggs each. How many cartons does he need?
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Answer: _____________________________________________
3. There are 18 children going on a school trip. They need to sit in cars that hold 3 children each. How many cars are needed?
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Answer: _____________________________________________
4. Tom has 20 lollies. He shares them equally among 4 friends. How many lollies does each friend receive?
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Answer: _____________________________________________
5. A teacher has 32 pencils to share equally between 8 students. How many pencils will each student get?
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Answer: _____________________________________________