Multiplication and Division Word Problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 3 (12 ÷ 3) means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the quantities involved, determine what is being multiplied, and then perform the multiplication.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total quantity and the number of equal groups, then divide the total by the number of groups.

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What is a key step in solving word problems?

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A key step is to read the problem carefully, identify the important information, and determine what mathematical operation to use.

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If a monkey eats 95 bananas a month, how many bananas do 82 monkeys eat?

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82 monkeys eat 7,790 bananas a month (82 x 95 = 7,790).

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What is the total cost of 6 scarves and 3 winter coats if the total is $210?

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The total cost is $210.

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How many seats are in each row if there are 112 seats arranged in 7 rows?

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There are 16 seats in each row (112 ÷ 7 = 16).

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How many classrooms are needed for 570 students if each classroom holds 30 students?

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19 classrooms are needed (570 ÷ 30 = 19).

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If a baby blue whale weighs 782 pounds and her mother weighs 9 times as much, how much does the mother weigh?

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The mother weighs 7,038 pounds (782 x 9 = 7,038).