The class is going to have a party. There are 25 in the class. Potato chips come in big bags of 5. How many ‘big bags’ will we need to ensure all children get a bag of potato chips?

Using multiplication and division to solve word problems begins with understanding the associated language, such as 'groups of' or 'multiplied by' for multiplication and 'shared equally' and 'divided by' for division. Solving problems set in real contexts, such as shopping or sharing toys or candies is an important and useful skill.