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 in words and requires multiplication to find the solution.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what operation to use (usually multiplication). 4. Write an equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width. Formula: Area = Length x Width.

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If a box contains 12 items and there are 5 boxes, how many items are there in total?

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60 items (12 x 5 = 60).

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What is a partial product in multiplication?

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A partial product is the result of multiplying one digit of a number by another number before adding all the partial products together to get the final answer.

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What is the cost of 4 items that each cost $15?

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$60 (4 x 15 = 60).

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How do you find the total cost of multiple items?

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Multiply the number of items by the cost of each item. Total Cost = Number of Items x Cost per Item.

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

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Total Items = Number of Boxes x Items per Box.

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If a garden is 10 feet long and 5 feet wide, what is its area?

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50 square feet (10 x 5 = 50).