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 total number of groups and how many are in each group, then multiply those 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 amount and how many equal parts you need to split 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 and identify the important information, such as numbers and what is being asked.

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What does it mean to share equally?

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To share equally means to divide something into equal parts so that everyone gets the same amount.

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If 159 students need to be divided into groups of 6, how do you find the number of groups?

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You divide the total number of students (159) by the number of students per group (6): 159 ÷ 6 = 26 with a remainder.

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What is the formula for finding the total cost of multiple items?

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The total cost can be found by multiplying the cost of one item by the number of items: Total Cost = Cost per Item x Number of Items.

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

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To find out how many items each person gets, divide the total number of items by the number of people sharing: Items per Person = Total Items ÷ Number of People.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the total cannot be evenly divided by the divisor.