Calculating the Number of Pens in Each Packet

To calculate the number of pens in each packet, we need to divide the total number of pens by the number of packets they are divided into.

Using Division Method

We can use the division method to find the answer to this problem.

1. Write the total number of pens in the numerator of the division problem: 28
2. Write the number of packets in the denominator of the division problem: 5
3. Divide the numerator by the denominator: 28 ÷ 5 = 5 with a remainder of 3
4. The quotient of the division problem (5) represents the number of pens in each packet.

Therefore, there are 5 pens in each packet with a remainder of 3 pens left over.

Using Multiplication Method

Another way to solve this problem is to use the multiplication method.

1. Write the total number of pens in the numerator of a multiplication problem: 28
2. Write the reciprocal of the number of packets in the denominator of the multiplication problem: 1/5
3. Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal: 28 × 1/5 = 5 with a remainder of 3
4. The whole number of the product (5) represents the number of pens in each packet.

Therefore, there are 5 pens in each packet with a remainder of 3 pens left over.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we can use either the division or multiplication method to find the number of pens in each packet. Both methods will give the same answer. In this case, there are 5 pens in each packet with a remainder of 3 pens left over.