How to divide whole numbers ending in zeros word problems?
- INTRODUCTION
- Step 1 IDENTIFY
- Step 2 STRATEGIZE
- Step 3 SET UP
- Step 4 PROVIDE A SOLUTION
- Step 5 CHECK YOUR WORK
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Steps to solve division of whole numbers ending in zeros word problems
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In addition to quickly solving challenging problems, we coach your kids to think outside the box when solving real-world problems. Above all, they will feel excited as they go through our fun, challenging, real-life examples with solving steps below.
Step 1: IDENTIFY:
Firstly, read the whole problem very carefully and identify important numbers and keywords in the word problem.
For instance, if you come across one of the following keywords in a word problem: - divide, half, evenly, every, per, parts, out of, quotient of, ratio of, how many in each, equal parts, cut up, average, as much, etc. then it implies that you have to perform a Division Operation.
- ***One key Element for learners to understand is that they should not always rely on keywords alone. That is to say; the same keyword can have different meanings in different word problems.
- For this reason, we reiterate on the importance of reading the question very carefully to understand the situation that the word problem is describing, then figure out exactly which operation to use***
Step 2: STRATEGIZE:
Secondly, think on how you will solve or go about to solve the word problem.
- From the keyword(s) in the word problem, you will know whether you are going to perform a Division Operation or any other operation.
- On the other hand, you must not count only on keywords. Always try to understand the situation that the problem is describing.
- After knowing which operation you are going to perform, Construct short expressions/sentences to represent the given word problem.
Step 3: SET UP:
At this moment, write down a numerical expression that represents the information given in the word problem.
Step 4: PROVIDE A SOLUTION:
From step 3 above, divide the values by using the long division method. Strike out the common zeros if any before you continue with the long division method. Remember to always add the unit of measurement to your final answer if any.
Step 5: CHECK YOUR WORK:
Finally, ask yourself this question. Does my answer make sense? If “YES”, you are done. If “NO”, go back to step 1 and start all over again.
Examples on how to divide whole numbers ending in zeros word problems.
Example one
Step 1: First, the important numbers here are $75,000 and 15,000. The keyword(s) found in the word problem is “each”.
Step 2: Next, how will you solve the problem? You see that, the situation the problem is describing and the keyword(s) found in the word problem calls for you to perform a division operation.
Now, after knowing which operation you are going to perform, Construct short expressions/sentences to represent the given word problem.
- Amount of money he made from pumpkin sales = $75,000.
- Total number of pumpkins he sold = 15,000.
- Therefore, cost of each pumpkin = Amount of money he made from pumpkin sales ÷ Total number of pumpkins he sold.
Step 3:Now, write down a numerical expression to represent the bolded sentence in step 2 above:
$75,000 ÷ 15,000 = ?
Step 4: after that, from step 3 above, strike out the common zeros first. Then, set up a long division sign, arrange the numbers on it and then solve using the long division steps. Also do not forget the unit of measurement if any.
So, each pumpkin costs $5.
Step 5: Finally, check out your work i.e. if the answer makes sense by estimating the numbers and doing mental calculation. If the answer is so close to the one you have, then your answer is correct but if the answer is not close to your answer, then go back to step 1.
