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Short division — KS2 practice questions

Practise short division — the Year 5 skill of dividing a 2 or 3-digit number by a one-digit number using the bus-stop method, carrying remainders to the next digit. Some questions leave a remainder. Every question is marked instantly with a worked explanation. No sign-up needed.

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Question 1

Use short division to work out 96 ÷ 4.

Question 2

Use short division to work out 84 ÷ 6.

Question 3

Use short division to work out 75 ÷ 5.

Question 4

Use short division to work out 252 ÷ 3.

Question 5

Use short division to work out 87 ÷ 4. Give your answer with a remainder.

Question 6

Use short division to work out 138 ÷ 6.

Question 7

Use short division to work out 95 ÷ 4. Choose the answer with the correct remainder.

Question 8

Use short division to work out 406 ÷ 7.

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