Multiplication/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 items and how many groups or 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 number of items and how many items are in each group. Then divide the total number of items by the number of items in each group.

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, in 8 ÷ 2 = 4, the quotient is 4.

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If there are 45 students and they are put into rows of 5, how do you find the number of rows?

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You divide the total number of students (45) by the number of students per row (5): 45 ÷ 5 = 9 rows.

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If Joe made $24 mowing lawns and charges $4 per lawn, how do you find the number of lawns he mowed?

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You divide the total amount earned ($24) by the charge per lawn ($4): 24 ÷ 4 = 6 lawns.

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How do you find out how many pages Isabella needs for her recipes?

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You divide the total number of recipes (36) by the number of recipes per page (6): 36 ÷ 6 = 6 pages.

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If Morgan planted 30 pumpkin seeds in 5 rows, how do you find out how many seeds are in each row?

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You divide the total number of seeds (30) by the number of rows (5): 30 ÷ 5 = 6 seeds per row.

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What does it mean to find the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, in 3 x 4 = 12, the product is 12.