Division and Multiplication Word Problems

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It answers the question, 'How many times does one number fit into another?' For example, 12 divided by 3 equals 4.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times. It answers the question, 'How many in total?' For example, 4 multiplied by 3 equals 12.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total amount and the number of groups. Divide the total by the number of groups to find out how many are in each group.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the number of groups and how many are in each group. Multiply the number of groups by the number in each group to find the total.

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What does 'remainder' mean in division?

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A remainder is what is left over after division when a number cannot be divided evenly. For example, 10 divided by 3 equals 3 with a remainder of 1.

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What is a 'treat bag' problem?

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A treat bag problem is a type of word problem where you need to divide items into equal groups, like putting candies into bags.

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What is a 'ticket' problem?

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A ticket problem is a type of word problem where you calculate the total number of items needed based on how many each person requires.

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How do you find the total distance traveled?

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To find the total distance traveled, multiply the number of days by the distance traveled each day. For example, if you travel 192 miles for 6 days, the total distance is 192 x 6.

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Total ÷ Number of Groups = Amount in Each Group.

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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The formula for multiplication is: Number of Groups x Amount in Each Group = Total.