Multiplication Word Problems

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What is multiplication?

Back

Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. It is one of the four basic operations in arithmetic.

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How do you calculate the total number of items when given a quantity per group?

Back

To calculate the total number of items, multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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What is a dozen?

Back

A dozen is a quantity equal to 12.

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If Tom bought 9 dozen eggs, how many eggs did he buy?

Back

Tom bought 9 dozen eggs, which is 9 x 12 = 108 eggs.

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How do you find the total earnings based on hourly wage and hours worked?

Back

To find total earnings, multiply the hourly wage by the total number of hours worked.

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If Mary earns $12.50 an hour and works 9 hours, how much does she earn?

Back

Mary earns $12.50 x 9 = $112.50.

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What is the formula to calculate the total number of events over a period?

Back

To calculate the total number of events, multiply the number of events per period by the number of periods.

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If there are 3 hockey games a month for 4 months, how many games are there in total?

Back

There are 3 x 4 = 12 hockey games in total.

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How do you calculate the total calories in multiple items?

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To calculate total calories, multiply the calories per item by the number of items.

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If a candy bar has 20 calories, how many calories are in 40 candy bars?

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There are 20 x 40 = 800 calories in 40 candy bars.