Multiplication/ 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 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 where a number is split 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 solve a word problem involving division?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total amount, the number of equal parts, and divide the total by the number of parts.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the total cannot be evenly divided by the divisor.

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How can you check your division answer?

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You can check your division answer by multiplying the quotient (the answer) by the divisor. If the product plus the remainder equals the original number, your answer is correct.

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What does it mean to divide evenly?

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To divide evenly means that when you split a number into parts, there are no leftovers or remainders.

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What is a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a question that involves finding the total amount when a number is repeated a certain number of times.

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How do you solve a word problem involving multiplication?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the number of groups and the number in each group, then multiply them together.

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What is the formula for finding the total number of items in equal groups?

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The formula is: Total = Number of groups x Number of items in each group.

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If a farmer has 26 employees and pays each $410, how do you find the total payment?

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Multiply the number of employees (26) by the payment per employee ($410) to find the total payment.