Common Core: 3rd Grade Math : Dividing Within 100 to Solve Word Problems

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 3rd Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #2033 : Common Core Math: Grade 3

I have \(\displaystyle 15\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 5\) boxes. I am going to put the same number of oranges in each box. How many oranges will be in each box? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 4\)

\(\displaystyle 3\)

\(\displaystyle 7\)

\(\displaystyle 6\)

\(\displaystyle 5\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 3\)

Explanation:

Looking at the picture below, we have a total of \(\displaystyle 15\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 5\) boxes. Each box has \(\displaystyle 3\) oranges in it. 

Because we are splitting the oranges up into equal groups, this is a division problem. 

Let's let \(\displaystyle o\) equal the total number of oranges per box. 

Our equation is \(\displaystyle 15\div5=o\)

\(\displaystyle 3=o\)

5x3

Example Question #2034 : Common Core Math: Grade 3

I have \(\displaystyle 12\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 4\) boxes. I am going to put the same number of oranges in each box. How many oranges will be in each box? 

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 5\)

\(\displaystyle 4\)

\(\displaystyle 3\)

\(\displaystyle 2\)

\(\displaystyle 6\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 3\)

Explanation:

Looking at the picture below, we have a total of \(\displaystyle 12\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 4\) boxes. Each box has \(\displaystyle 3\) oranges in it. 

Because we are splitting the oranges up into equal groups, this is a division problem. 

Let's let \(\displaystyle o\) equal the total number of oranges per box. 

Our equation is \(\displaystyle 12\div4=o\)

\(\displaystyle 3=o\)

4x3

Example Question #1 : Dividing Within 100 To Solve Word Problems

I have \(\displaystyle 9\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 3\) boxes. I am going to put the same number of oranges in each box. How many oranges will be in each box? 

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 3\)

\(\displaystyle 0\)

\(\displaystyle 2\)

\(\displaystyle 1\)

\(\displaystyle 4\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 3\)

Explanation:

Looking at the picture below, we have a total of \(\displaystyle 9\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 3\) boxes. Each box has \(\displaystyle 3\) oranges in it. 

Because we are splitting the oranges up into equal groups, this is a division problem. 

Let's let \(\displaystyle o\) equal the total number of oranges per box. 

Our equation is \(\displaystyle 9\div3=o\)

\(\displaystyle 3=o\)

3x3

Example Question #2 : Dividing Within 100 To Solve Word Problems

I have \(\displaystyle 10\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 2\) boxes. I am going to put the same number of oranges in each box. How many oranges will be in each box? 

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 3\)

\(\displaystyle 6\)

\(\displaystyle 4\)

\(\displaystyle 5\)

\(\displaystyle 7\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 5\)

Explanation:

Looking at the picture below, we have a total of \(\displaystyle 10\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 2\) boxes. Each box has \(\displaystyle 5\) oranges in it. 

Because we are splitting the oranges up into equal groups, this is a division problem. 

Let's let \(\displaystyle o\) equal the total number of oranges per box. 

Our equation is \(\displaystyle 10\div2=o\)

\(\displaystyle 5=o\)

5x2

Example Question #3 : Dividing Within 100 To Solve Word Problems

I have \(\displaystyle 15\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 3\) boxes. I am going to put the same number of oranges in each box. How many oranges will be in each box? 

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 7\)

\(\displaystyle 9\)

\(\displaystyle 6\)

\(\displaystyle 5\)

\(\displaystyle 8\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 5\)

Explanation:

Looking at the picture below, we have a total of \(\displaystyle 15\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 3\) boxes. Each box has \(\displaystyle 5\) oranges in it. 

Because we are splitting the oranges up into equal groups, this is a division problem. 

Let's let \(\displaystyle o\) equal the total number of oranges per box. 

Our equation is \(\displaystyle 15\div3=o\)

\(\displaystyle 5=o\)

5x3 2

Example Question #4 : Dividing Within 100 To Solve Word Problems

I have \(\displaystyle 20\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 4\) boxes. I am going to put the same number of oranges in each box. How many oranges will be in each box? 

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 7\)

\(\displaystyle 8\)

\(\displaystyle 4\)

\(\displaystyle 5\)

\(\displaystyle 6\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 5\)

Explanation:

Looking at the picture below, we have a total of \(\displaystyle 20\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 4\) boxes. Each box has \(\displaystyle 5\) oranges in it. 

Because we are splitting the oranges up into equal groups, this is a division problem. 

Let's let \(\displaystyle o\) equal the total number of oranges per box. 

Our equation is \(\displaystyle 20\div4=o\)

\(\displaystyle 5=o\)

5x4

Example Question #5 : Dividing Within 100 To Solve Word Problems

I have \(\displaystyle 25\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 5\) boxes. I am going to put the same number of oranges in each box. How many oranges will be in each box? 

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 7\)

\(\displaystyle 4\)

\(\displaystyle 3\)

\(\displaystyle 6\)

\(\displaystyle 5\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 5\)

Explanation:

Looking at the picture below, we have a total of \(\displaystyle 25\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 5\) boxes. Each box has \(\displaystyle 5\) oranges in it. 

Because we are splitting the oranges up into equal groups, this is a division problem. 

Let's let \(\displaystyle o\) equal the total number of oranges per box. 

Our equation is \(\displaystyle 25\div5=o\)

\(\displaystyle 5=o\)

5x5

Example Question #6 : Dividing Within 100 To Solve Word Problems

I have \(\displaystyle 20\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 2\) boxes. I am going to put the same number of oranges in each box. How many oranges will be in each box? 

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 10\)

\(\displaystyle 11\)

\(\displaystyle 9\)

\(\displaystyle 7\)

\(\displaystyle 8\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 10\)

Explanation:

Looking at the picture below, we have a total of \(\displaystyle 20\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 2\) boxes. Each box has \(\displaystyle 10\) oranges in it. 

Because we are splitting the oranges up into equal groups, this is a division problem. 

Let's let \(\displaystyle o\) equal the total number of oranges per box. 

Our equation is \(\displaystyle 20\div2=o\)

\(\displaystyle 10=o\)

10x2

Example Question #7 : Dividing Within 100 To Solve Word Problems

I have \(\displaystyle 40\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 4\) boxes. I am going to put the same number of oranges in each box. How many oranges will be in each box? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 9\)

\(\displaystyle 6\)

\(\displaystyle 7\)

\(\displaystyle 10\)

\(\displaystyle 8\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 10\)

Explanation:

Looking at the picture below, we have a total of \(\displaystyle 40\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 4\) boxes. Each box has \(\displaystyle 10\) oranges in it. 

Because we are splitting the oranges up into equal groups, this is a division problem. 

Let's let \(\displaystyle o\) equal the total number of oranges per box. 

Our equation is \(\displaystyle 40\div4=o\)

\(\displaystyle 10=o\)

10x4

Example Question #8 : Dividing Within 100 To Solve Word Problems

I have \(\displaystyle 50\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 5\) boxes. I am going to put the same number of oranges in each box. How many oranges will be in each box? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 10\)

\(\displaystyle 12\)

\(\displaystyle 14\)

\(\displaystyle 11\)

\(\displaystyle 13\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 10\)

Explanation:

Looking at the picture below, we have a total of \(\displaystyle 50\) oranges and \(\displaystyle 5\) boxes. Each box has \(\displaystyle 10\) oranges in it. 

Because we are splitting the oranges up into equal groups, this is a division problem. 

Let's let \(\displaystyle o\) equal the total number of oranges per box. 

Our equation is \(\displaystyle 50\div5=o\)

\(\displaystyle 10=o\)

10x5

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