<h2>Divide Whole Numbers in Applications</h2>
<p>We will use the same strategy we used in previous sections to solve applications. First, we determine what we are looking for. Then we write a phrase that gives the information to find it. We then translate the phrase into math notation and simplify it to get the answer. Finally, we write a sentence to answer the question.</p>
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<p>Cecelia bought a \(\text{160-ounce}\) box of oatmeal at the big box store. She wants to divide the \(160\) ounces of oatmeal into \(\text{8-ounce}\) servings. She will put each serving into a plastic bag so she can take one bag to work each day. How many servings will she get from the big box?</p>
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<p>We are asked to find the how many servings she will get from the big box.</p>
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<td>Write a phrase.</td>
<td>160 ounces divided by 8 ounces</td>
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<td>Translate to math notation.</td>
<td>\(160÷8\)</td>
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<td>Simplify by dividing.</td>
<td>\(20\)</td>
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<td>Write a sentence to answer the question.</td>
<td>Cecelia will get 20 servings from the big box.</td>
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<p>Marcus is setting out animal crackers for snacks at the preschool. He wants to put \(9\) crackers in each cup. One box of animal crackers contains \(135\) crackers. How many cups can he fill from one box of crackers?</p>
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<p>Marcus can fill 15 cups.</p>
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<p>Andrea is making bows for the girls in her dance class to wear at the recital. Each bow takes \(4\) feet of ribbon, and \(36\) feet of ribbon are on one spool. How many bows can Andrea make from one spool of ribbon?</p>
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Division in Applications

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