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) which equals 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 word problem involving multiplication?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the quantities being multiplied, write a multiplication equation, and then calculate the product.

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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, write a division equation, and then calculate the quotient.

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What operation do you use to find out how much change you get back after a purchase?

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You use subtraction to find out how much change you get back after a purchase. Subtract the total cost from the amount paid.

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If Sue bought 3 t-shirts for $8 each, how do you find the total cost?

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Multiply the number of t-shirts (3) by the cost of each t-shirt ($8): 3 x 8 = $24.

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In the problem about the librarian, how do you find out how many books fit on each shelf?

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To find out how many books fit on each shelf, divide the total number of books (2,345) by the number of shelves (8): 2,345 ÷ 8 = 293.

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What is the total revenue if a pet store sells 74 puppies at $60 each?

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Multiply the number of puppies sold (74) by the price of each puppy ($60): 74 x 60 = $4,440.

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How do you calculate the total number of crayons if each student brings 2 boxes and there are 22 students?

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First, find the total number of boxes: 22 students x 2 boxes = 44 boxes. Then, multiply by the number of colors in each box (24): 44 x 24 = 1,056 crayons.

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What is the formula for finding the change after a purchase?

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Change = Amount Paid - Total Cost.