2 digit by 1 digit 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 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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What does '2-digit by 1-digit multiplication' mean?

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It refers to multiplying a number that has two digits (like 54) by a number that has one digit (like 2).

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How do you solve a word problem involving multiplication?

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Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and then set up a multiplication equation to find the answer.

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If Jimmy repaired 54 bikes and each bike had 2 tires, how do you find the total number of tires fixed?

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Multiply the number of bikes (54) by the number of tires per bike (2): 54 x 2 = 108.

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What is the total time Michelle practices dance in a week if she practices 3 times a week for 25 minutes each time?

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Multiply the number of practices (3) by the time per practice (25 minutes): 3 x 25 = 75 minutes.

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How do you calculate the total cost if Anna bought 5 pairs of headphones at $32 each?

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Multiply the number of pairs (5) by the cost per pair ($32): 5 x 32 = $160.

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If a city has 16 parks and each park has 4 swings, how do you find the total number of swings?

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Multiply the number of parks (16) by the number of swings per park (4): 16 x 4 = 64 swings.

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How do you find out how many minutes Kendra reads in a week if she reads 45 minutes every day?

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Multiply the number of days in a week (7) by the minutes read per day (45): 7 x 45 = 315 minutes.

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What is the importance of understanding multiplication in word problems?

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Understanding multiplication helps solve real-life problems involving groups, quantities, and total amounts.

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What is a 'word problem'?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.