Multiplication and Division

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of the same number. 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 that represents the process of splitting a number 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 calculate the total amount of water in multiple tanks?

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To find the total amount of water in multiple tanks, multiply the number of tanks by the amount of water each tank holds. For example, if there are 36 tanks and each holds 205 gallons, the total is 36 x 205 = 7,380 gallons.

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If Jasmine made $154 and earns $11 per hour, how do you find the number of hours she worked?

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To find the number of hours worked, divide the total earnings by the hourly wage. For example, $154 ÷ $11 = 14 hours.

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The result is 780.32.

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The result is 54.

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How do you split a bill between two people?

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To split a bill, divide the total amount by the number of people. For example, if the total is $94.16, then each person pays $94.16 ÷ 2 = $47.08.

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What is the multiplication property of zero?

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The multiplication property of zero states that any number multiplied by zero equals zero. For example, 5 x 0 = 0.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. This means that if you multiply a number and then divide by the same number, you will return to the original number. For example, (5 x 2) ÷ 2 = 5.

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in 3 x 4 = 12, both 3 and 4 are factors.