Class 4 (CBSE) • MathematicsChapter 5: Sharing and Measuring⭐ Topic 2
Sharing and Grouping Word Problems
We solve word problems about sharing items equally or grouping items into sets, applying division concepts.
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Sharing problems ask how much each person gets, like 'Share 45 sweets among 9 friends' (45÷9=5 each).
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- Sharing problems find the amount per person.
- Grouping problems find the number of groups.
- 45 sweets shared among 9 friends gives 5 each.
- 45 sweets grouped by 5 gives 9 groups.
- Both use division but ask different questions.
- Understanding the difference helps interpret problems.
- Sharing: divide by number of people.
- Grouping: divide by the group size.
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sharing and grouping word problems