Divide by 5
Divide by 5 using the 5-times table and ending-digit patterns.
Divide by 5
Divide by 5
What you'll learn
- Divide by 5 using the 5-times table backwards.
- Spot numbers that divide evenly by 5 — they end in 0 or 5.
- Sharing rupee coins in fives and making groups of 5.
- Connect to Math Mela money and grouping problems.
Key concepts
Level 1 — Core idea
Verbal: 25 ÷ 5 asks: how many fives make 25?
Symbolic: 25 ÷ 5 = 5 because 5 × 5 = 25.
Visual: Make groups of 5 dots from 25 → count 5 groups.
Level 2 — Going deeper
Numbers ending in 0 or 5 are divisible by 5. For 35 ÷ 5, think 5 × 7 = 35.
NCERT anchor
NCERT Math Mela, Class 3 — Chapter 5 uses groups of 5 and 10. Counting ₹5 coins to pay ₹35 links to 35 ÷ 5 = 7 coins.
Worked example
35 ÷ 5 = ?
Step 1 — How many 5s in 35?
Step 2 — 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 → seven 5s
Step 3 — Or: 5 × 7 = 35
Answer: **7**
Share 45 marbles equally among 5 children.
Step 1 — 45 ÷ 5 = ?
Step 2 — 5 × 9 = 45
Answer: **9 marbles each**
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Why | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| 25 ÷ 5 = 4 | Wrong table fact | 5 × 5 = 25 |
| 33 ÷ 5 = 6 exactly | Ignoring remainder 3 | 33 ÷ 5 = 6 r 3 |
| Only checking last digit for × not ÷ | Not using inverse | Use 5-times table backwards |
| Confusing ÷5 with ÷2 | Mixing operations | ÷5 → groups of five |
Quick check
- 40 ÷ 5 = ?
- Which divides evenly: 22 or 25?
- 5 children share 30 sweets — each gets?
- Stretch: 50 ÷ 5 = ? and 50 ÷ 10 = ? — compare.
Revision tip: Pair each ÷5 answer with its ×5 fact on flashcards.
Open the Practice tab for graded questions on Divide by 5.
Key Takeaways (TL;DR)
- What you'll learn
- Key concepts
- Worked example
- Common mistakes
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