Multiplicative Comparison Review

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What is a multiplicative comparison?

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A multiplicative comparison is when you compare two quantities by using multiplication. For example, saying one quantity is '3 times as much' as another.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.1

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If each ride at a festival requires 3 tickets, how do you find out how many rides you can take with a certain number of tickets?

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You divide the total number of tickets by the number of tickets required for one ride. For example, if you have 18 tickets, you do 18 ÷ 3.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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Zach baked 20 donuts yesterday. If he bakes 5 times as many today, what equation can you use to find out how many he baked today?

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n = 5 x 20, where n is the number of donuts baked today.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.1

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Maria is 12 years old and is 4 times older than her brother. How do you find her brother's age?

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You divide Maria's age by 4. So, 12 ÷ 4 = 3. Her brother is 3 years old.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.2

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If a plain ball cap costs $15, how much does a ball cap with a logo cost if it is 3 times as much?

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You multiply the cost of the plain cap by 3. So, $15 x 3 = $45.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.2

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How do you calculate how many pages Jayden reads if he reads 5 times as many pages as Allie, who reads 10 pages?

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You multiply Allie's pages by 5. So, 10 x 5 = 50 pages.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.2

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What is the equation to find out how many rides Sam can take with 18 tickets if each ride costs 3 tickets?

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The equation is 18 ÷ 3 = n.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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If you know that one quantity is 5 times another, how can you express this relationship mathematically?

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You can express it as n = 5 x (the other quantity).

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CCSS.4.OA.A.1

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What does it mean if something costs 3 times as much?

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It means you multiply the original price by 3 to find the new price.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.1

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If Maria is 4 times older than her brother, how can you express her brother's age in terms of Maria's age?

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You can express it as Brother's age = Maria's age ÷ 4.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.2