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 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 ÷ 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 groups you want to divide it into, then divide the total by the number of groups.

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If there are 2 apples in each bag and there are 5 bags, how many apples are there in total?

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2 x 5 = 10 apples.

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If 20 candies are shared equally among 4 friends, how many candies does each friend get?

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20 ÷ 4 = 5 candies.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you multiply two numbers, you can divide the product by one of the numbers to get the other number.

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If a box contains 6 toys and there are 3 boxes, how many toys are there in total?

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6 x 3 = 18 toys.

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If 15 cookies are shared among 5 children, how many cookies does each child get?

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15 ÷ 5 = 3 cookies.

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What does it mean to share equally?

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To share equally means to divide something into the same number of parts so that everyone gets the same amount.