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Write a word problem that can be solved by using 2×5÷5

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A candy bar costs 5 dollars. you want 2 of them so you multiply using the expression: 2(5)=10. You have 4 friends so you decided to divide the candy bar in 5ths so that you and the 4 friends can have the same amount: 2(5)divided by 5=5. 
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Sally bought 2 pizzas cut into 5 slices. She wanted to divide it between her and her 4 friends. How many slices do each friend get?
2(5)=10
10÷5=5
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