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 'array' mean in multiplication?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns. It helps visualize multiplication. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each can be represented as 3 x 4.

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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 is being asked. 4. Use multiplication to find the answer.

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If there are 5 rows of 6 apples, how many apples are there in total?

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30 apples (5 x 6 = 30).

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What is the multiplication sentence for 4 bags of 3 cookies each?

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The multiplication sentence is 4 x 3 = 12 cookies.

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What is the product of 7 and 8?

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56 (7 x 8 = 56).

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If a box has 9 packs of crayons with 10 crayons in each pack, how many crayons are there?

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90 crayons (9 x 10 = 90).

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What is a 'factor' in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number. In 4 x 5, both 4 and 5 are factors.

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What is the 'product' in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, in 3 x 4, the product is 12.

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your answer by using addition. For example, if you calculated 4 x 5 = 20, you can add 5 four times (5 + 5 + 5 + 5) to see if it equals 20.