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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If James wrote 3 math problems on 12 pages, how many math problems did he write in total?

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36

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How do you find the number of items on each plate when sharing equally?

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To find the number of items on each plate, divide the total number of items by the number of plates.

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If Mrs. Ivey made 28 muffins and shared them on 4 plates, how many muffins are on each plate?

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7

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What does it mean to share equally?

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Sharing equally means dividing something into the same number of parts so that everyone gets the same amount.

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If a farmer picks 54 pumpkins and places them in 9 wagons, how many pumpkins are in each wagon?

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6

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Total ÷ Number of Groups = Amount in Each Group.

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If Susan has 20 pieces of candy and shares them with 3 friends, how many pieces does each person get?

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5

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you multiply a number and then divide by the same number, you return to the original number.