Multiplication and 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 4 (12 ÷ 4) means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the total amount and how many groups or items are involved. Then, multiply the number of groups by the amount in each group.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total amount and how many equal parts you need to divide it into. Then, divide the total by the number of parts.

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If 2 loaves of bread cost 12 dollars, how much does 1 loaf cost?

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6 dollars.

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If there are 28 bouncy balls shared among 7 friends, how many does each friend get?

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4 bouncy balls.

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If Joey has 18 pieces of candy and eats the same amount for 3 days, how much does he eat each day?

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6 pieces of candy.

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If Brittany bought 3 cups of coffee at 4 dollars each, how much did she spend?

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12 dollars.

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If there are 3 boxes of prizes with 9 prizes in each box, how many prizes are there in total?

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27 prizes.

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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The formula for multiplication is: Total = Number of Groups x Amount in Each Group.