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Division Word Problems

Six division story problems with room to show working. Click New worksheet for a fresh sheet, then print it with its answer key.

Word problems: division
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Read each problem. Show your work and write the answer.

1. Kai shares 18 books equally among 6 friends. How many books does each friend get?
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2. Noah puts 35 cards into bags of 7. How many bags does Noah fill?
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3. Sofia puts 8 blocks into bags of 2. How many bags does Sofia fill?
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4. Ethan puts 4 cookies into bags of 2. How many bags does Ethan fill?
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5. Ethan shares 20 blocks equally among 5 friends. How many blocks does each friend get?
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6. Sam shares 18 blocks equally among 2 friends. How many blocks does each friend get?
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About this worksheet

Math word problems with space to show working: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, mixed operations and two-step problems. Each sheet has six short story problems with different names, objects and numbers, so no two sheets are the same. The answer key shows the calculation as well as the answer.

Tips for parents and teachers

  • Read the problem twice, then ask: what do I know, and what do I need to find?
  • Draw a quick picture or bar model before choosing an operation.
  • Look at what is happening in the story (joining, taking away, equal groups) rather than hunting for key words.
  • Write the answer in a sentence with its unit: '12 stickers', not just '12'.

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This worksheet suits 3rd grade, 4th grade. Use the options to change it or make it easier or harder.