Multiplication and Division Word Problems Practice

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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) which equals 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 (12 ÷ 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 amount and how many groups or items are in each group. Then multiply the number of groups by the amount in each group.

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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 the number of equal parts you need to split it into. Then divide the total amount by the number of parts.

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If a box holds 8 items and you have 40 items, how many boxes do you need?

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5 boxes (40 ÷ 8 = 5).

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If you have 4 sheets of stickers with 8 stickers each, how many stickers do you have in total?

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32 stickers (4 x 8 = 32).

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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The formula for multiplication is: Total = Number of Groups x Amount in Each Group.

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Total = Amount to be Divided ÷ Number of Equal Parts.

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If you have 25 trophies and want to put them on 5 shelves, how many trophies will be on each shelf?

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5 trophies (25 ÷ 5 = 5).

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If a bus can hold 35 students and there are 9 buses, how many students can be transported?

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315 students (9 x 35 = 315).