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 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 means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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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 groups you want to create, then divide the total by the number of groups.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 'Georgia has 4 sheets of stickers with 8 stickers each'?

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The multiplication sentence is 4 x 8 = 32.

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What is the division sentence for 'Coach Roldan has 15 basketballs in 3 boxes'?

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The division sentence is 15 ÷ 3 = 5.

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If each cup of coffee costs 4 dollars and Brittany bought 3 cups, how do you find the total cost?

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Multiply the cost of one cup by the number of cups: 4 x 3 = 12 dollars.

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What is the total number of jelly beans if there are 40 jelly beans organized into 8 groups?

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To find the number in each group, divide the total by the number of groups: 40 ÷ 8 = 5.

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What does the term 'total' mean in a word problem?

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The term 'total' refers to the overall amount or sum that you get after performing the necessary calculations.

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What does 'evenly' mean in the context of division?

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'Evenly' means distributing something into equal parts without any remainder.