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If 15 pencils are divided equally into 3 boxes, how many pencils are in each box?

easy 1 mark Class 2 · Mathematics · Counting in Groups
Answer
5

The correct answer is 5 — Each box contains 5 pencils.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Divide 15 by 3.
  2. 15 ÷ 3 = 5.
  3. Each box contains 5 pencils.
Common mistake: Adding instead of dividing

Concept tested: Division into equal groups

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