Multiplication 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).

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What does it mean when someone has '9 times more' than another person?

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If someone has '9 times more' than another person, it means they have 9 times the amount that the other person has. For example, if Jessica has 22 marbles, Keith has 9 times more, which is 22 x 9.

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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 what is being asked, and then set up a multiplication equation based on the information given.

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If there are 22 children and each gets 43 pencils, how do you find the total number of pencils?

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Multiply the number of children (22) by the number of pencils each child gets (43): 22 x 43 = 946.

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What is a dozen?

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A dozen is a group of 12 items. For example, 1 dozen eggs means 12 eggs.

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How many eggs are in 9 dozen?

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To find the total number of eggs in 9 dozen, multiply 9 by 12: 9 x 12 = 108 eggs.

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What is the multiplication equation for Sandy and Tom's books?

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If Sandy has 10 books and Tom has 9 times more, the equation is: Tom's books = 10 x 9 = 90.

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What is the first step in solving a multiplication word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify the key numbers and what is being asked.

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How do you express '3 dozen' in numbers?

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3 dozen is expressed as 3 x 12, which equals 36.

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What is the total number of marbles Keith has if Jessica has 22?

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If Keith has 9 times more than Jessica, then Keith has 22 x 9 = 198 marbles.