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Grade 3 Math · Problem type
Division: how many in each group?
Use this to share equally: “24 stickers shared by 4 friends. How many each?”
Diagram
4 groups of 6
24 in all
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Total
÷
Groups
=
In each group
Formulas
4 × 6 = 24
Groups × in each group = total
Assumptions
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Deal the things out one at a time, so every group gets the same.
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Think of the multiplication: 4 × ? = 24.
Step-by-step
WE KNOW
Total: 24
Groups: 4
FIND
in each group
Step 1 · Find in each group
4 × ? = 24
Groups × in each group = total
Divide the total by the groups.
In each group = 24 ÷ 4
Think: 4 × ? = 24
5 × 4 = 20
One more group: 20 + 4 = 24
6 groups of 4 make 24
In each group = 6
Check
Put the numbers back in. Both sides should match.
4 × 6 = 24 ✓
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