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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How do you estimate the cost of multiple items?

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To estimate the cost, multiply the price of one item by the number of items. For example, if one scarf costs $15 and you want 4 scarves, estimate by calculating 15 x 4 = $60.

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What does it mean to have '8 times more' walking trails?

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If Brambleton Park has 26 walking trails, then Lawrence State Park has 8 times that amount, which is 26 x 8 = 208 walking trails.

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How do you find the total number of items when given a difference?

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To find the total, add the difference to the smaller amount. For example, if Prince William National Park has 97 more trails than Lawrence State Park, and Lawrence has 208, then total trails = 208 + 97 = 305.

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What is the formula to find the number of items per group?

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To find the number of items per group, divide the total number of items by the number of groups. For example, 104 classrooms divided by 4 floors equals 26 classrooms per floor.

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How do you calculate total earnings from sales?

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To calculate total earnings, multiply the number of items sold by the price per item. For example, if 46 cartons are sold at $7 each, total earnings = 46 x 7 = $322.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is what is left over after dividing a number when it cannot be evenly divided. For example, 88 candy bars divided by 4 kids gives 22 each, with no remainder.

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What is the importance of equal distribution?

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Equal distribution ensures fairness when sharing items among a group. For example, dividing 88 candy bars among 4 kids means each kid gets the same amount.

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How do you solve a multi-step word problem?

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Break the problem into smaller parts, solve each part step by step, and combine the results. For example, first find how many trails Lawrence has, then add the difference to find Prince William's total.