Multiplicative Comparisons

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What is a multiplicative comparison?

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A multiplicative comparison is a way to compare two quantities by showing how many times one quantity is as much as the other.

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What does the equation 3 x 6 = 18 represent?

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It represents that 3 times as many as 6 equals 18.

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If 6 x 5 = 30, what does this mean in terms of comparison?

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It means that 30 is 5 times as many as 6.

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How do you find a missing number in a multiplicative comparison?

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You can divide the total by the number of times to find the missing quantity.

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What is the result of 72 is 9 times as many as what number?

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72 is 9 times as many as 8.

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What does the equation 32 = 8 x 4 mean?

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It means that 32 is 8 times as many as 4.

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If Mario is 3 years old and his brother is 4 times older, how old is his brother?

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His brother is 12 years old.

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What is the multiplication sentence for '3 times as many as 6'?

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3 x 6 = 18.

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How can you express '30 is 5 times as many as 6' in an equation?

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6 x 5 = 30.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division in multiplicative comparisons?

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Multiplication shows how many times one number is compared to another, while division can be used to find the missing quantity.