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 = 12.

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width. The formula is: Area = Length x Width.

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If a rectangle is 5 inches long and 4 inches wide, what is its area?

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20 square inches (5 x 4 = 20).

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How do you find the total number of items when you know how many are in each group?

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You multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, if there are 5 groups with 10 items each, the total is 5 x 10 = 50.

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Norah uses 1 ounce of butter to bake 9 cookies. How many cookies can she bake with 8 ounces of butter?

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72 cookies (8 x 9 = 72).

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario that requires solving using math.

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If a farmer has 5 apple trees and each tree produces 10 apples, how many apples does he have in total?

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50 apples (5 x 10 = 50).

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How many wheels do 5 bicycles have if each bicycle has 2 wheels?

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10 wheels (5 x 2 = 10).

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What is the formula to find the total number of batteries needed for multiple flashlights?

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Total batteries = Number of flashlights x Batteries per flashlight.

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If a flashlight requires 2 batteries, how many batteries do 7 flashlights need?

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14 batteries (7 x 2 = 14).