Do I multiply or divide?

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What operation would you use to find out how much flour each batch uses if 13 pounds of flour is split evenly among 3 batches?

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Divide

Front

If a company makes 625 cell phone cases each day, how would you find out how many cases they make in 31 days?

Back

Multiply

Front

What operation is used to determine how many 1/4 ft pieces can be cut from a 32 ft chain?

Back

Divide

Front

How do you calculate the total earnings of a babysitter who earns $165 each day for 23 days?

Back

Multiply

Front

If Tara has 908 beads and wants to use 15 beads for each bracelet, which operation helps find the maximum number of bracelets she can make?

Back

Divide

Front

What is the definition of multiplication?

Back

Multiplication is the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times.

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What is the definition of division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts or groups.

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When would you use multiplication in a word problem?

Back

Use multiplication when you need to find the total of equal groups.

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When would you use division in a word problem?

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Use division when you need to split a total into equal parts or find how many equal parts fit into a total.

Front

What is an example of a multiplication problem?

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If you have 4 bags with 5 apples each, how many apples do you have in total? (4 x 5 = 20 apples)