Multiply and Divide Word Problems

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What is the total number of weeks in 37 years?

Back

1,924 weeks (calculated as 37 years * 52 weeks/year).

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What operation would you use to find the total cost for 35 members at $14 each?

Back

Multiply (35 members * $14/member = $490).

Front

If Joe made $24 mowing lawns and charges $4 per lawn, how many lawns did he mow?

Back

6 lawns (calculated as $24 ÷ $4/lawn).

Front

How much money did a pet store make by selling 74 puppies at $60 each?

Back

$4,440 (calculated as 74 puppies * $60/puppy).

Front

How many full packets of 4 can be made from 5,896 beads?

Back

1,474 full packets (calculated as 5,896 beads ÷ 4 beads/packet).

Front

What is the formula to calculate the total cost of items?

Back

Total Cost = Number of Items * Cost per Item.

Front

What does it mean to multiply in a word problem context?

Back

To find the total amount when you have groups of the same size.

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What is the difference between multiplication and division in word problems?

Back

Multiplication combines groups, while division splits a total into equal parts.

Front

How do you determine the number of items from a total amount and price per item?

Back

Divide the total amount by the price per item.

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What is a real-world example of a division word problem?

Back

If you have 100 apples and want to pack them in boxes of 10, how many boxes do you need? (Answer: 10 boxes).