Struggling with word problems that ask "how many units in one group"? You're not alone! These problems are common, but understanding the core concept makes them easy to conquer.
These word problems are essentially asking you to **divide**. The key is to identify the *total number of units* and the *number of groups*. Divide the total units by the number of groups, and you'll find the number of units in each group.
**Example:** Sarah baked 24 cookies and wants to share them equally among her 6 friends. How many cookies does each friend get?
*Total units:* 24 cookies
*Number of groups:* 6 friends
*Solution:* 24 cookies / 6 friends = 4 cookies per friend
Look for keywords like "equally," "each," and "divided." Practice identifying the total and the groups, and you'll be a word problem whiz in no time! Remember, divide to find the number of units in one group.
