2 step multiplication word problems

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What is a two-step multiplication word problem?

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A two-step multiplication word problem is a math problem that requires two multiplication operations to find the answer.

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If each chair costs $5 and you buy 4 chairs, how do you find the total cost?

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Multiply the cost of one chair ($5) by the number of chairs (4): 5 x 4 = $20.

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How many zippers are there in total if each backpack has 3 zippers and Andrea bought 1 pink and 3 yellow backpacks?

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First, find the total number of backpacks: 1 + 3 = 4. Then multiply by the number of zippers: 4 x 3 = 12 zippers.

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What is the total number of ears if Haris bought a cat, a dog, and a hamster, each with 2 ears?

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Add the ears: 2 (cat) + 2 (dog) + 2 (hamster) = 6 ears.

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If Alyssa bought 2 bags of Takkis Fuego and 4 bags of Takkis Blue Heat, and each bag has 24 chips, how do you find the total number of chips?

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First, find the total number of bags: 2 + 4 = 6. Then multiply by the number of chips per bag: 6 x 24 = 144 chips.

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How do you calculate the total number of circles on pop its if Kimberly bought 3 from Amazon and 3 from Target, with each having 4 circles?

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First, find the total number of pop its: 3 + 3 = 6. Then multiply by the number of circles: 6 x 4 = 24 circles.

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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.

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What does it mean to solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem means to read the problem carefully, understand what is being asked, and perform the necessary calculations to find the answer.

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What is the first step in solving a two-step multiplication word problem?

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The first step is to identify the quantities involved and what operations are needed.

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Why is it important to read the problem carefully?

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Reading the problem carefully helps to understand what is being asked and prevents mistakes in calculations.