Multiply and Divide (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, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times (4 + 4 + 4).

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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 ÷ 3 means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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How do you solve a word problem involving multiplication?

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Identify the quantities involved, determine what is being asked, and then multiply the relevant numbers.

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How do you solve a word problem involving division?

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Identify the total quantity and the number of equal parts, then divide the total by the number of parts.

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If Fred worked 20 hours over 5 days, how do you find out how many hours he worked each day?

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Divide the total hours (20) by the number of days (5). 20 ÷ 5 = 4 hours.

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Sandy has 30 dollars in five dollar bills. How do you find out how many bills she has?

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Divide the total amount of money (30) by the value of each bill (5). 30 ÷ 5 = 6 bills.

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What is the product of 46 x 4?

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The product is 184.

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What is the product of 36 x 4?

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The product is 144.

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What is the product of 37 x 5?

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The product is 185.

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What does 'product' mean in mathematics?

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