Divide money amounts: word problems

Key Notes :

⭐ Understand the Total Amount

Before dividing, identify the total money given in the problem.
💡 Example: ₹120, $50, ₹75 etc.
💰 Total amount is the number you divide.

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⭐ Identify the Number of Groups / People

Word problems tell you how many people get equal money or how many groups you need to make.
🧍🧍🧍 Example: “4 friends share ₹200” → 4 groups

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⭐ Divide the Amount Equally

Use division to share the money equally.
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Example: ₹200 ÷ 4 = ₹50 each

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⭐ Use Long Division When Needed

When numbers are big or tricky, use long division.
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Example: ₹375 ÷ 5

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⭐ Include Decimals in Money

Money often contains decimals (like ₹45.50).
🪙 Learn to divide rupees and paise combined.
Example: ₹45.60 ÷ 3 = ₹15.20

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⭐ Check Your Answer

Multiply your answer to confirm.
🔁 Check: ₹50 × 4 = ₹200
If it matches the total, your answer is correct! ✔️

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⭐ Understand Real-Life Situations

Word problems may include:
🛍️ Sharing shopping bills
🍕 Splitting the cost of food
🎁 Dividing money for gifts
🚌 Sharing travel expenses

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⭐ Write Final Answers Clearly

Always write money with the symbol and decimal.
💲 ₹48.50
💡 Not: 48.5

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⭐ Remainders in Money Problems

If the money doesn’t divide evenly, convert to paise to avoid remainders.
💡 Example: ₹7 ÷ 2 → ₹700 paise ÷ 2 = 350 paise = ₹3.50

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⭐ Use Keywords to Understand the Problem

Look for words like:
➡️ Share equally
➡️ Each person gets
➡️ Split
➡️ Divided among
These tell you to divide. ✨

Learn with an example

Let’s practice!🖊️