Multiplication Word Problems (Multi-digit by One digit)

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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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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the necessary information to solve it.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Set up a multiplication equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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What does 'times as many' mean in a word problem?

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'Times as many' indicates multiplication. For example, if one quantity is 5 times as many as another, you multiply the second quantity by 5.

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If Carrie sent 38 text messages and her sister sent 5 times as many, how many did her sister send?

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190 text messages.

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What is the total number of text messages sent by Carrie and her sister if Carrie sent 38 and her sister sent 190?

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228 text messages.

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How do you find the total number of items produced by multiple units?

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Multiply the number of units by the number of items each unit produces. For example, if 10 plants produce 3 apples each, the total is 10 x 3 = 30 apples.

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If Farmer Tyler planted 638 corn stocks and each produces 6 ears of corn, how many ears of corn will he have?

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3,828 ears of corn.

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What is a dozen?

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A dozen is a group of twelve items.

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How many eggs are in 2 dozens?

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24 eggs.