Multiplication 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).

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What is a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation where multiplication is needed to find the answer, often involving real-life scenarios.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what operation to use (usually multiplication). 4. Write the multiplication equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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If a cow produces 43 gallons of milk, how much do 165 cows produce?

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7,095 gallons (43 x 165 = 7,095).

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How do you calculate total earnings from hourly work?

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Multiply the hourly wage by the number of hours worked. For example, if you earn $23 per hour and work 46 hours, you earn $1,058 (23 x 46 = 1,058).

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What is the formula for finding the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length x width. For example, a field that is 330 feet long and 95 feet wide has an area of 31,350 square feet (330 x 95 = 31,350).

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How do you find the difference in total minutes played by two players?

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Calculate the total minutes each player played and then subtract one from the other. For example, if Tyler played 1,824 minutes and Brad played 1,920 minutes, the difference is 96 minutes (1,920 - 1,824 = 96).

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What is the total number of throws if a player throws the ball 58 times in 79 practices?

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4,582 throws (58 x 79 = 4,582).

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What does 'altogether' mean in a word problem?

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'Altogether' refers to the total amount or sum of all parts combined.

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What is a real-life example of a multiplication word problem?

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If a farmer has 12 rows of apple trees with 15 trees in each row, how many apple trees does he have in total? (12 x 15 = 180 trees).