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, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times (4 + 4 + 4).

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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 in words and requires multiplication to find the solution.

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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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What is a partial product in multiplication?

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A partial product is the result of multiplying a single digit of one number by the entire other number, often used in long multiplication.

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If a game lasts 3 hours and you watch 67 games, how do you find the total hours spent?

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Multiply the number of games (67) by the duration of each game (3 hours): 67 x 3 = 201 hours.

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What is the total cost if each printer costs $300 and you buy 20 printers?

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Multiply the cost of one printer ($300) by the number of printers (20): 300 x 20 = $6,000.

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How do you find the total earnings from selling items?

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Multiply the number of items sold by the price of each item. For example, if 32 jerseys are sold at $50 each, the total is 32 x 50 = $1,600.

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What is the formula to calculate total cost when buying multiple items?

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Total Cost = (Number of Items 1 x Price of Item 1) + (Number of Items 2 x Price of Item 2) + ...

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If you practice for 4 hours each day, how do you find total practice hours after 27 days?

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Multiply the daily practice hours (4) by the number of days (27): 4 x 27 = 108 hours.

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What is the importance of reading a word problem carefully?

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Reading carefully helps to understand the context, identify the numbers, and determine the correct operation needed to solve the problem.