Division/Multiplication 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 how many times to add one quantity, and then multiply.

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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.

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If a coffee shop sells 2 dollars for each iced coffee and sells 18, how do you find the total money made?

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Multiply the price of one iced coffee (2 dollars) by the number sold (18): 2 x 18 = 36 dollars.

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What is the total number of candies if Vanessa has 3 bags of Skittles with 9 in each and Kyle has 4 bags of M&Ms with 6 in each?

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First, calculate Vanessa's Skittles: 3 x 9 = 27. Then calculate Kyle's M&Ms: 4 x 6 = 24. Add them together: 27 + 24 = 51.

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How do you find out how many fish tanks are needed if there are 14 fish and 2 fish per tank?

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Divide the total number of fish (14) by the number of fish per tank (2): 14 ÷ 2 = 7 tanks.

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If Mrs. Bremer needs to feed 21 people and each pizza has 7 slices, how many pizzas does she need?

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Divide the total number of slices needed (21) by the number of slices per pizza (7): 21 ÷ 7 = 3 pizzas.

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How many loaves of cornbread can be made with 27 cups of cornmeal if each loaf requires 3 cups?

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Divide the total cups of cornmeal (27) by the cups needed for one loaf (3): 27 ÷ 3 = 9 loaves.

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What is a key step in solving multiplication word problems?

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Identify the quantities involved and determine how many times to add one quantity.