Divide or Multiply

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What is division?

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Division is the process of finding out how many times one number is contained within another. It is the opposite of multiplication.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times. It is often used to find the total of equal groups.

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How do you determine how many servings you can make from a total amount?

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To find out how many servings you can make, divide the total amount by the amount needed for one serving.

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If you have a total amount and want to find out how much each part is, what operation do you use?

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You use division to find out how much each part is when you have a total amount.

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

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width.

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When do you use multiplication in a word problem?

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You use multiplication when you need to find the total of equal groups or when scaling a quantity.

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What is a common situation where you would divide?

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You would divide when you need to share a total amount equally among a certain number of groups.

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How do you calculate the total cost if you know the price of one item and the number of items?

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You multiply the price of one item by the number of items to find the total cost.

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What does it mean to find a fraction of a number?

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Finding a fraction of a number involves multiplying the number by the fraction.

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If you have 30 ounces of soil and use 2 3/4 ounces per herb, how do you find out if you can plant 10 herbs?

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You divide 30 ounces by 2 3/4 ounces to see if you have enough soil for 10 herbs.