IXL | Divide numbers ending in zeros by 1-digit numbers: word problems

A scout troop had a raffle fundraiser. The troop had a roll of 320 tickets, and the 8 scouts were each given the same number of tickets to sell. How many tickets did each scout have to sell?

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A farm has 120 horses. The horses are split evenly between 2 barns. How many horses are in each barn?

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solution

The farm has 120 horses split evenly between 2 barns. Divide to find how many horses are in each barn.

120

First, solve a related problem that is easier. Divide 12 by 2.

Now use place value to divide 120 by 2. Remember that 120 is 12 tens.

120

There are 60 horses in each barn.

Counting the zeros can also help you divide. There is 1 zero after the 12, so write 1 zero in the answer.

120

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