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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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario that requires solving using math operations.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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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 division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total amount and how many equal parts you need to divide it into, then divide the total by the number of parts.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division. For example, if 4 x 5 = 20, then 20 ÷ 5 = 4.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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The inverse operation of division is multiplication. For example, if 20 ÷ 5 = 4, then 4 x 5 = 20.

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If Miss Skelton has 5 bags with 8 letters in each, how do you find the total number of letters?

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Multiply the number of bags (5) by the number of letters in each bag (8): 5 x 8 = 40 letters.

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If a family of 5 pays $5 each for admission, how do you find the total cost?

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Multiply the number of family members (5) by the cost per person ($5): 5 x 5 = $25.

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How do you find out how many stickers each student gets if there are 40 stickers and 10 students?

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Divide the total number of stickers (40) by the number of students (10): 40 ÷ 10 = 4 stickers per student.