Multiplication Word Problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation where you need to find the total by multiplying two or more numbers based on the information given in words.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the numbers involved, determine what you need to find, and then multiply the relevant numbers.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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If there are 15 chapters in a book and each chapter has 24 pages, how many pages are in the book?

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360 pages (15 x 24 = 360).

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If each shelf can hold 45 books and there are 90 shelves, how many books can fit on the shelves?

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4050 books (45 x 90 = 4050).

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If 15 customers each order two 10-piece chicken mcnuggets, how many chicken mcnuggets need to be cooked?

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300 chicken mcnuggets (15 x 2 x 10 = 300).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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How many cookies do you need to bake for 8 third grade teachers and 9 fourth grade teachers if each teacher gets a dozen cookies?

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204 cookies (17 teachers x 12 cookies = 204).

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If a first grade class has 22 students and each student brings 2 boxes of crayons with 24 colors each, how many crayons are there in total?

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1056 crayons (22 students x 2 boxes x 24 colors = 1056).

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What does 'dozen' mean in mathematics?

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A dozen means 12 of something.

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CCSS.1.NBT.A.1

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What is the importance of understanding multiplication in real life?

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Understanding multiplication helps in solving everyday problems, such as calculating total costs, quantities, and measurements.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3