Multiplication Word Problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of the same number. 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 groups of equal size.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the groups and the number in each group, then multiply the two numbers to find the total.

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If a garden has 9 rows of flowers and each row has 7 flowers, how many flowers are there in total?

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63

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Sara has 4 bags of candies. Each bag has 6 candies. How many candies does Sara have in total?

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24

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A classroom has 6 tables. Each table has 4 chairs. How many chairs are there in total?

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24

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A farmer has 7 baskets of apples. Each basket has 10 apples. How many apples does the farmer have in total?

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70

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A store sells 10 packs of pencils. Each pack contains 3 pencils. How many pencils are there in total?

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30

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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The formula for multiplication is: Total = Number of groups x Number in each group.

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What does 'total' mean in a multiplication word problem?

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'Total' refers to the overall amount or sum that results from multiplying the number of groups by the number in each group.