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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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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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the total number of groups and how many items are in each group, then multiply the two numbers.

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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 equal parts you want to divide it into, then divide the total by the number of parts.

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If there are 3 boxes with 9 prizes each, how many prizes are there in total?

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27 prizes (3 x 9 = 27).

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If 40 stickers are shared equally among 10 students, how many stickers does each student get?

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4 stickers (40 ÷ 10 = 4).

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If each cup of coffee costs 4 dollars and Brittany bought 3 cups, how much did she spend?

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12 dollars (3 x 4 = 12).

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

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6 pieces of candy (18 ÷ 3 = 6).

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If each batch of muffins requires 2 cups of blueberries and Lakisha has 10 cups, how many batches can she make?

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5 batches (10 ÷ 2 = 5).

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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The formula for multiplication is: Total = Number of groups x Number of items in each group.