Multiplication and Division Whole Numbers Review

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. It combines groups of equal sizes.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that represents the process of splitting a number into equal parts or groups. It is the inverse of multiplication.

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How do you determine the number of groups in a division problem?

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To determine the number of groups in a division problem, divide the total quantity by the size of each group.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If a × b = c, then c ÷ b = a and c ÷ a = b.

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How do you solve a word problem involving multiplication?

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Identify the quantities involved, determine what is being asked, and set up a multiplication equation based on the information provided.

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How do you solve a word problem involving division?

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Identify the total quantity and the size of each group, determine what is being asked, and set up a division equation based on the information provided.

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What is the product of 643 and 47?

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The product of 643 and 47 is 30,221.

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What is the quotient of 375 divided by 15?

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The quotient of 375 divided by 15 is 25.

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How do you calculate the total number of items when given boxes and items per box?

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Multiply the number of boxes by the number of items in each box to find the total number of items.

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If a store has 1,447 fish and puts 76 fish in each aquarium, how do you find the number of aquariums?

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Divide the total number of fish (1,447) by the number of fish per aquarium (76) to find the number of aquariums.