Multiplication & Division 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) which equals 12.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that represents the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 4 (12 ÷ 4) means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the quantities involved, determine if you need to multiply them, and then perform the multiplication to find the total.

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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 quantity and the number of groups or parts, then divide the total by the number of groups to find the amount in each group.

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What is the formula for finding the total cost when buying multiple items?

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Total Cost = Number of Items x Cost per Item.

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If a loaf of bread costs 6 dollars, how much do 4 loaves cost?

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24 dollars (6 x 4 = 24).

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What is the formula for finding the number of items per person when sharing?

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Items per Person = Total Items ÷ Number of People.

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If there are 28 bouncy balls shared among 7 friends, how many does each friend get?

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4 bouncy balls (28 ÷ 7 = 4).

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If a x b = c, then c ÷ b = a.

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How do you find the total number of tickets sold over multiple days?

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Total Tickets Sold = Tickets Sold on Day 1 + Tickets Sold on Day 2 + Tickets Sold on Day 3.