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 3 (12 ÷ 3) means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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What does it mean to solve a word problem?

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Solving a word problem means reading a story or situation and figuring out what math operation to use to find the answer.

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How do you find the total cost of multiple items?

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To find the total cost, multiply the price of one item by the number of items. For example, if one coffee costs 2 dollars and you buy 5, the total cost is 2 x 5 = 10 dollars.

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What is a key word that indicates multiplication in a word problem?

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Key words that indicate multiplication include 'each', 'total', 'in all', and 'times'.

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What is a key word that indicates division in a word problem?

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Key words that indicate division include 'per', 'out of', 'shared', and 'each'.

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If a bag contains 6 apples and there are 4 bags, how many apples are there in total?

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24 apples (6 apples x 4 bags = 24 apples).

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If a family of 4 goes to a movie and each ticket costs 8 dollars, how much do they spend in total?

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32 dollars (8 dollars x 4 tickets = 32 dollars).

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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The formula for multiplication is: Total = Number of groups x Number in each group.

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Total = Number of items ÷ Number of groups.