divisionGrades 3-5

Division Word Problems

Generate free printable division word problems. Real-world story problems for division practice.

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Division Word Problems Worksheet

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16 students need to be divided into 3 equal groups. How many students will be in each group?

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50 candies are shared equally among 5 children. How many candies does each child get?

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10 candies are shared equally among 11 children. How many candies does each child get?

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45 candies are shared equally among 5 children. How many candies does each child get?

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A farmer has 52 eggs to pack in cartons of 7. How many cartons can be filled?

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A farmer has 26 eggs to pack in cartons of 4. How many cartons can be filled?

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A rope 20 meters long is cut into 5 equal pieces. How long is each piece?

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49 students need to be divided into 3 equal groups. How many students will be in each group?

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32 students need to be divided into 11 equal groups. How many students will be in each group?

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50 candies are shared equally among 10 children. How many candies does each child get?

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