Math story 17 · Division

Sharing Muffins Fairly

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Mama Hen has baked 12 muffins.

She wants to share them fairly.

Papa Rooster, the chick and Mama Hen each get the same number.

How many muffins does each one get?

Answer and working

Each one gets 4 muffins!

Because 12 divided by 3 is 4.

12 ÷ 3 = 4

Division

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