Multiplication & 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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If you have 24 cupcakes and each box holds 6 cupcakes, how many boxes do you need?

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4 boxes.

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If Coach Roldan has 15 basketballs and places them in 3 boxes, how many basketballs are in each box?

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5 basketballs.

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Mia bought 6 packs of gum with 7 pieces in each pack. How many pieces of gum does she have?

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42 pieces of gum.

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If there are 40 stickers and 10 students, how many stickers does each student get?

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4 stickers.

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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 dividend, 'b' is the divisor, and 'c' is the quotient.

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How do you solve a word problem involving multiplication?

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Identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and use multiplication to find the total.

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How do you solve a word problem involving division?

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Identify the total amount and the number of groups, then divide to find out how many are in each group.