Grade 3 · Math

Use multiplication to divide practice

Find the number of equal groups or the size of each group using a related multiplication fact.

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Try a sample

What is 48 ÷ 12?

  1. 14
  2. 5
  3. 3
  4. 4
See the answer & why

4

12 × 4 = 48, so 48 ÷ 12 = 4.

A little hint: Use the multiplication fact that joins the divisor and the missing share.

A teaching tip

Ask what the quotient means in the story. Check it by multiplying the quotient and divisor.

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