3. Multiplication and division
3.04 Dividing 2 and 3 digit numbers
Interactive practice questions
Let's use an area model to find the answer to $33\div3$33÷3.
a
We set up the area model using a rectangle like this.
| $3$3 | |
| Total area: $33$33 |
Now if we don't know what $33\div3$33÷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: $33$33 | ||
b
How much area is remaining?
| $10$10 | ||
| $3$3 | $30$30 | $\editable{}$ |
| Total area: $33$33 | ||
c
What is the width of the second rectangle?
| $10$10 | $\editable{}$ | |
| $3$3 | $30$30 | $3$3 |
| Total area: $33$33 | ||
d
Using the area model above, what is $33\div3$33÷3?
Easy
2min
Let's use an area model to find the answer to $45\div3$45÷3.
Easy
2min
Find the value of $96\div6$96÷6.
Easy
1min
Find the value of $98\div7$98÷7.
Easy
1min
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