Math story 34 · Division

Two on Each Plate

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Papa Rooster has made 10 pancakes.

He puts 2 pancakes on each plate.

The chick brings the plates.

How many plates does Papa Rooster need?

Answer and working

He needs 5 plates!

Because 10 divided by 2 is 5.

10 ÷ 2 = 5

Division

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