Division/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?

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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 when you have groups of the same size?

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If you have 12 apples and want to share them equally among 4 friends, how many apples does each friend get?

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Each friend gets 3 apples (12 ÷ 4 = 3).

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If a box can hold 6 toys and you have 30 toys, how many boxes do you need?

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You need 5 boxes (30 ÷ 6 = 5).

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a story or real-life situation that requires solving.

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How do you find out how many groups of a certain size can be made from a total?

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You divide the total number by the size of each group.

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If you have 24 cookies and want to put them into bags of 6, how many bags do you need?

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You need 4 bags (24 ÷ 6 = 4).

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What does it mean to 'split evenly'?

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To split evenly means to divide something into equal parts so that each part is the same size.

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If you have 48 stickers and you give away 12, how many do you have left?

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You have 36 stickers left (48 - 12 = 36).

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations; if you multiply a number and then divide by the same number, you return to the original number.