Multiplication 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).

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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 multiplication is needed to find the answer, often involving real-life scenarios.

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How do you identify the numbers to multiply in a word problem?

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Look for keywords that indicate multiplication, such as 'each', 'total', 'twice', or 'four times'. Identify the quantities involved.

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If Wanda sold 2,457 cups and Pablo sold twice that amount, how many cups did Pablo sell?

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Pablo sold 4,914 cups (2,457 x 2 = 4,914).

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How do you calculate the total amount raised from selling items?

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Multiply the number of items sold by the price of each item. For example, if 836 magazines are sold for $7 each, the total is 836 x 7 = $5,852.

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What does 'four times as many' mean in a word problem?

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It means to multiply the given number by 4. For example, if someone has 1,049 quarters, then four times as many would be 1,049 x 4.

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How do you find the total goals scored if a player scores a fixed number of goals per game?

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Multiply the number of games played by the number of goals scored per game. For example, if a player scores 5 goals in 1,899 games, the total is 1,899 x 5 = 9,495.

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What is the total number of ants if there are two rows of ants with 6,240 ants each?

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The total number of ants is 12,480 (6,240 x 2 = 12,480).

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What is the importance of reading a word problem carefully?

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Reading carefully helps to identify the key information and operations needed to solve the problem correctly.

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What is a key strategy for solving multiplication word problems?

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A key strategy is to break down the problem into smaller parts, identify the operation needed, and then perform the calculation.