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 how many equal parts you need to divide it into, then divide the total by the number of parts.

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What is the product of 9 and 9?

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The product of 9 and 9 is 81.

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If you have 18 candies and eat the same amount for 3 days, how much do you eat each day?

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You eat 6 candies each day.

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How many smoothies can you make with 24 strawberries if each smoothie needs 6 strawberries?

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You can make 4 smoothies.

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What is 27 multiplied by 3?

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27 multiplied by 3 equals 81.

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If each cup of coffee costs 9 dollars and you buy 7 cups, how much do you spend?

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You spend 63 dollars on coffee.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.