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 word problem involving multiplication?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the quantities involved, determine how many groups there are, and how many items are in each group. Then multiply the two numbers.

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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 you need to divide it into. Then divide the total by the number of parts.

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What is a key step in solving word problems?

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A key step is to read the problem carefully, identify the important information, and determine what is being asked.

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What does 'per' mean in a word problem?

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'Per' indicates a rate or ratio, such as 'per student' or 'per hour', which helps in setting up multiplication or division.

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If a bus holds 35 students and there are 12 buses, how many students can be transported?

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420 students (35 students x 12 buses = 420 students).

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If Chloe drank half of her 24 water bottles, how many does she have left?

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12 water bottles (24 ÷ 2 = 12).

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How do you find out how many items each person gets when sharing equally?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of people sharing.

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If a pet store sold 74 puppies at $60 each, how much money did they make?

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$4,440 (74 puppies x $60 = $4,440).