multiplicative comparison

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What is a multiplicative comparison?

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A multiplicative comparison is a mathematical relationship where one quantity is compared to another by multiplication, often expressed in the form 'a times as many as b'.

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How do you express '4 times as many' in an equation?

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If a quantity is 4 times as many as another quantity, it can be expressed as n = 4 * b, where b is the original quantity.

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What equation represents the statement 'Five times as many as seven'?

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The equation is 5 * 7 = 35.

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If Tom baked 20 loaves of bread yesterday and 4 times as many today, how do you find the number of loaves he baked today?

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You can find the number of loaves baked today by using the equation n = 4 * 20.

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How do you calculate the number of rides Sam can take if each ride requires 3 tickets and he has 18 tickets?

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You can calculate the number of rides by using the equation 18 ÷ 3 = n, where n is the number of rides.

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What is the formula for finding a total when given a multiplicative comparison?

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The formula is total = multiplier * original quantity.

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What does the term 'multiplier' refer to in a multiplicative comparison?

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The multiplier is the number that indicates how many times the original quantity is being considered.

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How can you represent a situation where one quantity is three times another?

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You can represent it with the equation n = 3 * b, where b is the original quantity.

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What is the relationship between division and multiplicative comparisons?

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Division can be used to find how many times one quantity fits into another, which is the inverse operation of multiplication.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and you want to make 5 times the recipe, how much flour do you need?

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You need 2 * 5 = 10 cups of flour.