Multiplying & Dividing Whole Numbers 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 multiplication?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the quantities involved, determine what is being multiplied, and then perform the multiplication to find the total.

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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 quantity and the number of equal parts, then divide the total by the number of parts to find the size of each part.

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What is the formula for finding the total amount saved?

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Total Amount Saved = Number of Bills x Value of Each Bill.

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If you have 800 beads and need 21 to make one bracelet, how do you find out how many bracelets you can make?

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Divide the total number of beads by the number of beads needed for one bracelet: 800 ÷ 21.

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What does it mean to share equally?

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Sharing equally means dividing a total amount into the same number of parts, so each part is the same size.

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How do you find out how many boxes are needed to pack items?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of items each box can hold, and round up if necessary.

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What is the total distance traveled if you travel a certain distance every day for a week?

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Total Distance = Distance per Day x Number of Days.

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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 divided evenly.