Multiplication and Division 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 division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 4 (12 ÷ 4) means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the quantities involved, determine how many times to multiply, and then perform the multiplication.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total quantity and the number of equal parts, then divide the total by the number of parts.

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If Oak Grove raised $20 a day for 7 days, how much did they raise?

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$140 (20 x 7 = 140)

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If Frisco ran 4 laps and Jack ran twice as far, how far did Jack run?

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8 laps (4 x 2 = 8)

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If Brittany bought 3 cups of coffee at $4 each, how much did she spend?

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$12 (3 x 4 = 12)

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If NCG sold 80 tickets over 3 days, how many tickets were sold in total?

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240 tickets (80 x 3 = 240)

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If Mrs. Ivey made 28 muffins and shared them on 4 plates, how many muffins are on each plate?

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7 muffins (28 ÷ 4 = 7)

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What is a key step in solving word problems?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the numbers involved.