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 total number of groups and how many items are in each group. Then multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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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 amount and how many equal groups you want to create. Then divide the total amount by the number of groups.

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Catherine made 7 sweaters. On each sweater she sewed 4 buttons. How many buttons does she need in all?

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28

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Collin bought 6 packs of gum. Each pack contains 7 pieces of gum. How many pieces of gum does Collin have altogether?

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42

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Gavin made 24 cupcakes for a birthday party. He will place them in boxes evenly. If each box holds 6 cupcakes, how many boxes will Gavin need for all his cupcakes?

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4

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Bella has 4 sheets of stickers. Each sheet has 8 stickers. How many total stickers does Bella have in all?

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32

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Gavin wants to split his collection of crayons into groups of 3. Gavin has 33 crayons. How many groups will he create?

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11

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What is the multiplication equation for finding the total number of buttons Catherine needs?

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7 (sweaters) x 4 (buttons per sweater) = 28 buttons.