Multiplication Word Problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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What is a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation where multiplication is needed to find the answer, often involving real-life scenarios.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what operation to use (usually multiplication). 4. Write the equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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If a theater has 460 seats and shows a movie every day for 3 weeks, how many tickets are sold?

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9,660 tickets (460 seats x 21 days).

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How many bats can 12 bat houses hold if each house holds 302 bats?

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3,624 bats (302 bats x 12 houses).

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If Nate and Haley ate 14 bananas and each banana has 105 calories, how many calories did they eat?

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1,470 calories (14 bananas x 105 calories).

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Cooper bought 6 Pokemon card packs with 7 cards in each. How many cards did he buy?

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42 cards (6 packs x 7 cards).

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What is the formula for finding the total value of items?

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Total Value = Number of Items x Value per Item.

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If a store received 19 televisions worth $475 each, what is the total worth of the shipment?

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$9,025 (19 televisions x $475).

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What does 'per' mean in multiplication problems?

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'Per' indicates a rate or a unit, often used to describe how many of something there is for each unit of another. For example, '5 apples per basket' means 5 apples in each basket.