Word problems using multiplication and division

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What is the process of dividing a total into equal parts called?

Back

Division

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If a total of 25 items is shared equally among 5 groups, how many items does each group receive?

Back

5 items

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What is the multiplication operation used for in word problems?

Back

To find the total when a number is repeated a certain number of times.

Front

How do you calculate the total number of items when you know the number of groups and the number of items in each group?

Back

Multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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What is the formula for division?

Back

Total ÷ Number of groups = Items per group

Front

If a person runs 4 laps and another runs twice as far, how do you find the distance the second person ran?

Back

Multiply the distance of the first person by 2.

Front

What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

Back

Multiplication is the inverse operation of division.

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How can you represent the problem of sharing 28 muffins on 4 plates mathematically?

Back

28 ÷ 4 = Number of muffins per plate.

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What is a word problem?

Back

A mathematical problem presented in a narrative form that requires interpretation to solve.

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How do you determine the total number of cookies if you have multiple bags with the same quantity?

Back

Multiply the number of bags by the number of cookies in each bag.