4th Grade Multi-Step Word Problems with Multiplication

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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A multi-step word problem is a math problem that requires more than one operation to solve, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.3

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How do you solve a multi-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the information given. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Break the problem into smaller steps. 5. Solve each step in order.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.3

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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) is the same as adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What does it mean to find the total?

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Finding the total means adding together all the amounts to get a single sum.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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If a bag contains 56 pieces of candy, how many pieces are in 12 bags?

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672 pieces (56 x 12 = 672).

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is the formula for finding the total number of items in multiple groups?

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Total = Number of groups x Number of items in each group.

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

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What is the value of 4 times 1,049?

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4,196 (4 x 1,049 = 4,196).

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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How do you calculate the total cost of multiple items?

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Total Cost = (Number of items) x (Cost per item).

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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If Calvin sold 6 large paintings for $156 each, how much did he earn from them?

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$936 (6 x 156 = 936).

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is the difference between total income and total expenses?

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Total income is the total amount of money earned, while total expenses are the total amount of money spent. The difference shows profit or loss.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3