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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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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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 'groups of'.

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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 theater can seat 460 people and is full for 3 weeks, how do you find the total tickets sold?

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Multiply the number of seats (460) by the number of days the theater is full (3 weeks = 21 days). Total tickets sold = 460 x 21 = 9,660.

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If Comstock Elementary has 786 students and each is tardy 18 times, how do you find the total tardies?

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Multiply the number of students (786) by the number of tardies per student (18). Total tardies = 786 x 18 = 14,148.

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How do you find the number of items in each group when dividing?

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To find the number of items in each group, divide the total number of items by the number of groups. For example, 144 mini erasers divided into 6 groups gives 144 ÷ 6 = 24.

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How do you calculate the total cost of multiple items?

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To calculate the total cost, multiply the cost of one item by the number of items. For example, 12 iPads at $465 each costs 12 x 465 = $5,580.