Multiplication and Division 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, 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 that represents the process of splitting a number 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 multiplication word problem?

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

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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 the number of equal parts, then divide the total by the number of parts.

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What is a key step in solving word problems?

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A key step is to read the problem carefully, identify the important information, and determine what is being asked.

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If Kylie has 14 packages of candies with 42 candies each, how many candies does she have in total?

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588 candies (14 x 42 = 588).

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If Kylie puts 5 candies in each bag, how many bags can she fill with 588 candies?

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117 bags (588 ÷ 5 = 117).

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How do you find the total earnings of a business from multiple jobs?

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Add the earnings from each job together. For example, $45 + $84 = $129.

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How do you divide total earnings among partners?

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To divide total earnings among partners, divide the total amount by the number of partners.

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If Woodbridge High School has 12 buses that hold 35 students each, how do you find the total number of students?

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Multiply the number of buses by the number of students each bus can hold: 12 x 35 = 420 students.