Math story 43 · Division

Five Pears in Each Basket

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It's busy under the pear tree.

Papa Rooster picks 15 pears.

Mama Hen and the chick share them fairly among 3 baskets.

How many pears go into each basket?

Answer and working

Each basket gets 5 pears!

Because 15 divided by 3 is 5.

15 ÷ 3 = 5

Division

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