Multi-Step Word Problems Flashcard

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What is rounding in mathematics?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting a number to make it simpler and easier to work with, usually to the nearest ten, hundred, or other place value.

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How do you estimate the sum of two numbers?

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To estimate the sum, round each number to the nearest ten or hundred, then add the rounded numbers.

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If you have 35 cookies and want to put them in bags of 4, how do you find out how many bags you can fill?

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Divide the total number of cookies (35) by the number of cookies per bag (4). The quotient gives the number of full bags, and the remainder shows how many cookies are left.

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What is the formula to find the total cost when buying multiple items?

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Total Cost = Price per Item × Number of Items.

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How do you apply a discount to a total cost?

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Subtract the discount amount from the total cost to find the final amount to be paid.

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What does it mean to round a number to the nearest hundred?

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To round to the nearest hundred, look at the tens digit. If it is 5 or more, round up; if it is 4 or less, round down.

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Estimate the product of 47 and 6 by rounding 47 to the nearest ten. What is the estimated product?

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Round 47 to 50, then multiply: 50 × 6 = 300.

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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A multi-step word problem requires more than one operation to solve, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you find the remainder in a division problem?

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The remainder is what is left over after dividing when the numbers do not divide evenly.

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What is the importance of estimating in math?

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Estimating helps to quickly assess the reasonableness of an answer and can simplify calculations.