Multiplication Word Problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of the same number. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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What is a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation in words and requires multiplication to find the solution.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what operation to use (usually multiplication). 4. Write the multiplication equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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What does it mean to estimate in multiplication?

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Estimating in multiplication means finding a rough answer that is close to the exact answer, often by rounding numbers to make calculations easier.

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If a theater has 460 seats and shows a movie every day for 3 weeks, how do you find the total tickets sold?

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Multiply the number of seats (460) by the number of days (21 days in 3 weeks): 460 x 21 = 9,660.

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How far does a sloth travel if it moves at 15 feet per minute for 45 minutes?

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Multiply the speed (15 feet) by the time (45 minutes): 15 x 45 = 675 feet.

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How do you calculate the total number of desks needed for classrooms?

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Multiply the number of desks per classroom by the number of classrooms. For example, 28 desks x 36 classrooms = 1,008 desks.

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What is the importance of estimating before solving a multiplication problem?

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Estimating helps to check if the final answer is reasonable and can guide you in solving the problem more efficiently.

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What is the equation for finding the total number of chocolate bars sold if there are 576 boxes with 24 bars each?

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Multiply the number of boxes (576) by the number of bars per box (24): 576 x 24 = 13,824.