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

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How do you solve a word problem involving multiplication?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the quantities involved, determine how many times one quantity is being multiplied, and then perform the multiplication.

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How do you solve a word problem involving division?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total quantity and the number of equal parts it needs to be divided into, then perform the division.

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If each box contains 5 apples and there are 3 boxes, how many apples are there in total?

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15 apples (5 apples x 3 boxes = 15 apples).

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If there are 24 chocolates shared equally among 3 friends, how many chocolates does each friend get?

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8 chocolates (24 chocolates ÷ 3 friends = 8 chocolates each).

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What is the total number of comic books if Gio has 9 and Raythez has 7?

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16 comic books (9 + 7 = 16).

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If Anthony has 5 comic books and Kayla gives him 6 more, how many does he have now?

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11 comic books (5 + 6 = 11).

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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The formula for multiplication is a x b = c, where 'a' and 'b' are the numbers being multiplied, and 'c' is the product.

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is a ÷ b = c, where 'a' is the total, 'b' is the number of equal parts, and 'c' is the result of the division.