Max Maths, Year 6, Learn together, Division word problems (2)

In this division word problem, suitable for Year 6 students, Padma's father is looking to purchase a new television with a price tag of $2,479. He has agreed to contribute $1,544 towards the cost, leaving the remaining sum to be split evenly between five other family members. The problem requires a two-step mathematical approach to determine how much each of the five members must contribute. Initially, students are tasked with calculating the outstanding balance by subtracting the amount Padma's father is paying from the total cost of the television.

To find the exact amount each family member needs to pay, students are guided to perform a subtraction first: $2,479 minus $1,544, which equals $935. This is the total amount that needs to be divided amongst the five family members. The next step involves division, where the total of $935 is divided by 5, to work out the individual contribution required from each member. By breaking down the problem into subtraction followed by division, students can methodically solve the word problem and understand the process of sharing costs within a group.