allery20 sweets are split into 5 equal heaps. What does 20 ÷ 5 tell us?
ASum of both numbers
BNumber of heaps
CSweets left over
DSweets in each heap
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Sweets in each heap
1. Partition thinking splits 20 into 5 equal parts.
2. Each part has size 4.
3. How many 5s fit in 20 is the other (quotition) view.
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