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 (3 x 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 (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 number of groups and how many are in each group, then multiply these 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 parts you need to divide it into, then divide the total by the number of parts.

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What is a key step in solving word problems?

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A key step in solving word problems is to read the problem carefully and identify the important information and what is being asked.

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If a bus holds 35 students and there are 12 buses, how many students can be transported?

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420 students (35 students x 12 buses = 420 students).

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If there are 96 students and each is tardy 18 times, how many tardies are there in total?

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1,728 tardies (96 students x 18 tardies = 1,728 tardies).

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If Jayden has 14 packages of erasers with 42 erasers each, how many erasers does he have in total?

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588 erasers (14 packages x 42 erasers = 588 erasers).

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If Jayden puts 4 erasers in each bag, how many bags can he fill with 588 erasers?

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147 bags (588 erasers ÷ 4 erasers per bag = 147 bags).

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How many sunflowers are there if there are 24 rows with 4 sunflowers in each row?

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96 sunflowers (24 rows x 4 sunflowers = 96 sunflowers).