3. Multiplication and division
3.09 Dividing 2 and 3 digit numbers
Interactive practice questions
Let's use an area model to find the answer to $42\div3$42÷3.
a
We set up the area model using a rectangle like this.
| $3$3 | |
| Total area: $42$42 |
Now if we don't know what $42\div3$42÷3 is straight away, we start with something we do know, like groups of $10$10.
Fill in the area used so far if we take out $10$10 groups of $3$3.
| $10$10 | ||
| $3$3 | $\editable{}$ | |
| Total area: $42$42 | ||
b
How much area is remaining?
| $10$10 | ||
| $3$3 | $30$30 | $\editable{}$ |
| Total area: $42$42 | ||
c
What is the width of the second rectangle?
| $10$10 | $\editable{}$ | |
| $3$3 | $30$30 | $12$12 |
| Total area: $42$42 | ||
d
Using the area model above, what is $42\div3$42÷3?
Easy
2 min
Let's use an area model to find the answer to $36\div3$36÷3.
Easy
2 min
Find the value of $48\div3$48÷3.
Easy
1 min
Find the value of $34\div2$34÷2.
Easy
1 min
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