Multiplicative Comparison Review

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What is a multiplicative comparison?

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A multiplicative comparison is a way to compare two quantities by showing how many times one quantity is as much as the other.

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If Mom spends 2 hours cleaning downstairs and twice as much cleaning upstairs, how do you calculate the time spent cleaning upstairs?

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To find the time spent cleaning upstairs, multiply the time spent cleaning downstairs (2 hours) by 2. So, 2 hours x 2 = 4 hours.

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What does the equation 28 = 7 x 4 represent in terms of multiplicative comparison?

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It represents that 28 is 7 times as many as 4.

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How do you express that a number is a multiple of another number?

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You can express that a number is a multiple of another by using multiplication, such as 'X is Y times as much as Z'.

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If Jackson has 5 lemons and 3 times as many onions, how do you find the number of onions?

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Multiply the number of lemons (5) by 3 to find the number of onions: 5 lemons x 3 = 15 onions.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division in the context of multiplicative comparisons?

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Multiplication shows how many times one quantity is compared to another, while division can be used to find how many times one quantity fits into another.

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In the equation 72 = 9 x 8, what does 72 represent?

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72 represents the total amount that is 9 times as much as 8.

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How can you use equations to solve real-world problems involving multiplicative comparisons?

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You can set up equations based on the relationships described in the problem, using multiplication to express how quantities relate to each other.

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What is the significance of the equation 4 x 6 = 24 in terms of multiplicative comparison?

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It signifies that 24 is 4 times as many as 6.

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How do you determine the total when given a quantity and a multiplicative factor?

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Multiply the given quantity by the multiplicative factor to find the total.