Multiplication and Division Word Problems

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What is the result of dividing a total number of items by the number of groups?

Back

The result is the number of items in each group.

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If a total of 28 muffins are shared equally on 4 plates, how many muffins are on each plate?

Back

7 muffins.

Front

What is the multiplication operation used for in word problems?

Back

Multiplication is used to find the total when a number is repeated a certain number of times.

Front

How do you calculate the cost of multiple items if each item has the same price?

Back

Multiply the price of one item by the number of items.

Front

What is the formula for division in the context of sharing items equally?

Back

Total items ÷ Number of groups = Items per group.

Front

If there are 40 stickers and 10 students, how do you find out how many stickers each student gets?

Back

Divide the total number of stickers by the number of students: 40 ÷ 10 = 4 stickers per student.

Front

What does it mean to solve a word problem involving multiplication?

Back

It means to determine the total quantity when a number is multiplied by another number.

Front

In the context of sharing, what does the term 'equally' imply?

Back

It implies that each group or person receives the same amount.

Front

How can you represent the problem of sharing 28 bouncy balls among 7 friends mathematically?

Back

28 ÷ 7 = 4 bouncy balls per friend.

Front

What is the relationship between multiplication and repeated addition?

Back

Multiplication is a shortcut for adding the same number multiple times.