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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If Frisco ran 4 laps and Jack ran twice as far, how do you find out how far Jack ran?

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To find out how far Jack ran, multiply the number of laps Frisco ran (4) by 2. So, 4 x 2 = 8 laps.

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How do you calculate the total cost of multiple items?

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To calculate the total cost, multiply the cost of one item by the number of items. For example, if one poster costs $10 and you buy 5, the total cost is 10 x 5 = $50.

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If each batch of muffins requires 2 cups of blueberries, how do you find out how many batches can be made with 10 cups?

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To find out how many batches can be made, divide the total cups of blueberries (10) by the cups needed for each batch (2). So, 10 ÷ 2 = 5 batches.

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How do you find the number of piles if you have 60 flyers and 10 in each pile?

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To find the number of piles, divide the total number of flyers (60) by the number of flyers in each pile (10). So, 60 ÷ 10 = 6 piles.

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If two loaves of bread cost $12, how do you find the cost of one loaf?

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To find the cost of one loaf, divide the total cost ($12) by the number of loaves (2). So, 12 ÷ 2 = $6 per loaf.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the necessary information to solve it.

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What does 'twice as much' mean?

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'Twice as much' means two times the amount of something. For example, if you have 4 apples, twice as much would be 4 x 2 = 8 apples.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. This means that if you multiply a number and then divide by the same number, you will return to the original number.