Multiplication and Division Flashcard

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 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 that represents the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 3 means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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How do you calculate the total number of items in rows and columns?

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To find the total number of items in rows and columns, multiply the number of rows by the number of items in each row. For example, if there are 5 rows with 10 items each, the total is 5 x 10 = 50.

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What is the formula for finding the total number of seats in a ballpark?

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The formula is: Total Seats = Number of Rows x Seats per Row.

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If a box contains 24 cupcakes, how many cupcakes are in 5 boxes?

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To find the total, multiply the number of boxes by the number of cupcakes per box: 5 x 24 = 120 cupcakes.

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What does the equation 9 x ___ = 4,536 represent?

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This equation is asking for the missing factor that, when multiplied by 9, equals 4,536. The answer is 504.

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How do you find the number of students per classroom?

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To find the number of students per classroom, divide the total number of students by the number of classrooms. For example, if there are 138 students in 6 classrooms, then 138 ÷ 6 = 23 students per classroom.

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What is the product of 481 and 12?

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The product of 481 and 12 is 5,772.

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in 3 x 4 = 12, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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What is a quotient in division?

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A quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, in 12 ÷ 3 = 4, the quotient is 4.