Multiplication 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).

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What is a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation where multiplication is needed to find the answer, often involving real-life scenarios.

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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 operation to use (usually multiplication). 4. Write an equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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If a pet store sold 74 puppies at $60 each, how do you find the total money made?

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Multiply the number of puppies (74) by the cost per puppy ($60): 74 x 60 = $4,440.

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What is the equation for finding the total number of brownies made if there are 23 batches with 15 brownies each?

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The equation is 23 x 15 = 345 brownies.

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If Eric collected 54 Pokemon cards and Everett collected 36 times as many, how do you find how many cards Everett collected?

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Multiply the number of cards Eric collected (54) by 36: 54 x 36 = 1,944 cards.

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How do you calculate the total money raised from selling raffle tickets?

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Multiply the number of books of tickets sold by the price per book. For example, 62 books x $18 = $1,116.

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What does 'each' mean in a word problem?

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'Each' refers to every individual item in a group. For example, if there are 5 apples and each costs $2, it means every apple costs $2.

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What is the importance of reading the entire word problem?

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Reading the entire word problem helps to understand the context and identify the necessary information needed to solve it.

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What is a key step after writing an equation for a word problem?

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The key step is to solve the equation to find the answer.