Multiplication Word Problems

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What is a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation where you need to find the total by multiplying two or more numbers.

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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 operation to use (usually multiplication). 4. Write an equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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What is the product of 5 and 6?

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30

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If a box has 8 rows of apples and each row has 5 apples, how many apples are there in total?

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40 apples (8 x 5 = 40).

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What does 'partial product' mean in multiplication?

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A partial product is the result of multiplying a single digit of one number by the entire other number before adding all the results together.

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What is the estimated product of 50 and 40?

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2,000 (50 x 40 = 2,000).

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If a theater has 300 seats and shows a movie every day for 2 weeks, how many tickets are sold?

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4,200 tickets (300 seats x 14 days = 4,200).

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What is the total cost if 4 shirts cost $15 each?

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$60 (4 x 15 = 60).

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What is the missing partial product in the multiplication problem 23 x 45?

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The missing partial product is 20 x 40.

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How do you find the total earnings from selling items?

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Multiply the number of items sold by the price of each item.