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 a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation where you need to find the total by multiplying. It usually involves real-life scenarios.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and then use multiplication to find the answer.

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If there are 5 bags with 6 apples in each bag, how many apples are there in total?

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30 apples (5 x 6 = 30).

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What does the term 'factors' mean in multiplication?

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Factors are the numbers that are multiplied together to get a product. For example, in 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, the product of 3 and 4 is 12.

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If a box has 8 rows of toys and each row has 3 toys, how many toys are there in total?

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24 toys (8 x 3 = 24).

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What is repeated addition?

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Repeated addition is a way to express multiplication as adding the same number multiple times. For example, 4 x 3 can be written as 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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If there are 7 days in a week, how many days are there in 4 weeks?

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28 days (7 x 4 = 28).

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication using rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 can be shown as 3 x 4.