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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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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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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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How do you solve a word problem involving multiplication?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the total amount and how many groups there are. Then multiply the number of groups by the amount in each group.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you solve a word problem involving division?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total amount and how many equal parts you need to divide it into. Then divide the total by the number of parts.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is a key word that indicates multiplication in a word problem?

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Key words that indicate multiplication include 'total', 'each', 'every', and 'times'.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.2

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What is a key word that indicates division in a word problem?

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Key words that indicate division include 'shared', 'each', 'per', and 'out of'.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If Joey has 18 pieces of candy and eats the same amount for 3 days, how much does he eat each day?

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Joey eats 6 pieces of candy each day (18 ÷ 3 = 6).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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If Oak Grove raises $20 a day for 7 days, how much do they raise in total?

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Oak Grove raises $140 in total ($20 x 7 = $140).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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If NCG sold 80 tickets over 3 days, how many tickets were sold in total?

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NCG sold 240 tickets in total (80 tickets per day x 3 days = 240 tickets).

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If Frisco ran 4 laps and Jack ran twice as far, how far did Jack run?

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Jack ran 8 laps (4 laps x 2 = 8 laps).

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CCSS.4.OA.A.2