What this calculator does
Solve equal-sharing and equal-grouping division word problems.
How it works
The calculator evaluates total = groups × items per group. Inputs are checked before calculation, and invalid values such as zero denominators or out-of-range selections produce a clear error instead of a misleading result.
Input query strings and outputs
Use an input name in this page’s URL as ?name=value, and join additional inputs with &. Portable shared links may instead use the compact ?ac= state parameter.
Input query strings
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?solveFor=Solve forChoice · Required · Default: itemsPerGroup · Accepted values: itemsPerGroup, groups, total
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?total=Total itemsNumber · Required · Default: 96
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?groups=Number of groupsNumber · Required · Default: 8
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?itemsPerGroup=Items per groupNumber · Required · Default: 12
Outputs
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resultSolved valueNumber · Primary output
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equationEquationText
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wholeGroupsWhole groups possibleWhole number
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remainderRemainderNumber
Inputs and results
The inputs are Solve for, Total items, Number of groups, Items per group. Results include Solved value, Equation, Whole groups possible, Remainder.