Multiplication word problems:3rd grade

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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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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being multiplied, and then perform the multiplication to find the answer.

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If a box has 5 items and there are 4 boxes, how many items are there in total?

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20 items (5 x 4 = 20).

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What does 'each' mean in a word problem?

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'Each' refers to every individual item in a group. For example, if there are 3 bags and each bag has 2 apples, it means every bag has 2 apples.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 6 boxes with 9 toys each?

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The multiplication sentence is 6 x 9.

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If there are 7 bags and each bag has 10 candies, how many candies are there?

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70 candies (7 x 10 = 70).

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What is the total number of stars if there are 12 boxes with 9 stars each?

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108 stars (12 x 9 = 108).

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How do you find the total in a multiplication problem?

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You multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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What is a key word that indicates multiplication in a word problem?

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Key words include 'each', 'total', 'in all', and 'how many times'.

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If a woman has 10 bags and each bag has 10 items, how many items does she have?

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100 items (10 x 10 = 100).