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

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If there are 40 jelly beans in 8 groups, how many jelly beans are in each group?

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5

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Collin bought 6 packs of gum with 7 pieces each. How many pieces of gum does he have altogether?

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42

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If Collin has 18 pieces of candy corn and shares them with 2 friends, how many pieces does each person get?

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6

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How many apples are there in 3 baskets if each basket has 7 apples?

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21

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Bella has 9 lollipops and splits them into 3 boxes. How many lollipops are in each box?

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3

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What does it mean to share equally?

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To share equally means to divide something into the same number of parts so that everyone gets the same amount.

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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The formula for multiplication is: a x b = c, where 'a' and 'b' are the numbers being multiplied, and 'c' is the product.

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: a ÷ b = c, where 'a' is the number being divided, 'b' is the number you are dividing by, and 'c' is the quotient.