Multiplication and Division Word Problems

Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 3 means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

The related multiplication equation is 2 x 3 = 6.

$12 (2 x 6 = 12).

You divide the total number by the number of groups. For example, 35 campers ÷ 5 tents = 7 campers per tent.

Total Cost = Price per Item x Number of Items.

$6 (2 x 3 = 6).

Identify the total amount and the number of groups, then divide the total by the number of groups.

Sharing equally means dividing something into the same number of parts for each person.

5 bouncy balls (25 ÷ 5 = 5).