NCERT Solutions for Class 4 Maths Chapter 5: Sharing and Measuring – Free PDF Download

Chapter 5 of the Class 4 Maths textbook Math Mela is Sharing and Measuring. It introduces division as equal sharing, alongside basic ideas of measurement used to split quantities fairly.

Division as Equal Sharing

Q: If 12 sweets are shared equally among 4 children, how many sweets does each child get?
A: 12 ÷ 4 = 3 sweets each.

Sharing with a Remainder

Q: If 13 pencils are shared equally among 4 children, how many does each get, and how many are left over?
A: Each child gets 3 pencils (4 × 3 = 12), with 1 pencil left over as the remainder.

Measuring While Sharing

Q: Why is measuring important when sharing something like juice or ribbon equally?
A: Unlike sweets or pencils which can be counted as whole items, quantities like juice or ribbon need to be measured (in litres or centimetres) so that each person’s share is truly equal in amount, not just in appearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to share a quantity equally?
Splitting a quantity into equal-sized groups or parts, so that everyone receives the same amount.

What is a remainder?
The amount left over when a quantity cannot be divided into equal whole groups exactly.

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