Write a division or multiplication equation that represents each situation. Use a “?” for the unknown quantity.

1. 2.5 gallons of water are poured into 5 equally sized bottles. How much water is in each bottle?
2. A large bucket of 200 golf balls is divided into 4 smaller buckets. How many golf balls are in each small bucket?
3. Sixteen socks are put into pairs. How many pairs are there?

At a movie theater, each student ticket costs \$4.50. How many student tickets can be purchased with \$36?

1. Write a multiplication equation and a division equation to represent this situation. 
2. Find the answer. Draw a diagram, if needed. 
3. Use the multiplication equation to check your answer.

Kiran said that this diagram can show the solution to \(16\div 8 = {?}\) or \(16 \div 2={?}\), depending on how we think about the equations and the “?”.

Explain or show how Kiran is correct.

Mini muffins cost \$3.00 per dozen.

• Andre says, “I have \$2.00, so I can afford 8 muffins.”
• Elena says, “I want to get 16 muffins, so I’ll need to pay \$4.00."

Do you agree with either of them? Explain your reasoning.