Multiplication 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 a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation where multiplication is needed to find the answer. It usually involves real-life scenarios.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and then use multiplication to find the solution.

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If a restaurant sells 7 salads every day for a week, how many salads are sold in total?

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49 salads (7 salads/day x 7 days = 49 salads).

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Mike, Alyssa, and Sara each have 7 crayons. How many crayons do they have in total?

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21 crayons (7 crayons x 3 people = 21 crayons).

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How many cans of Dr. Pepper are there in 4 packs if each pack has 6 cans?

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24 cans (6 cans/pack x 4 packs = 24 cans).

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If there are 3 butterflies and each has 2 wings, how many wings are there in total?

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6 wings (3 butterflies x 2 wings/butterfly = 6 wings).

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Carrie sent 38 text messages last week. If her sister sent 5 times as many, how many text messages did they send in total?

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228 text messages (38 + (5 x 38) = 228).

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What is the multiplication symbol?

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The multiplication symbol is 'x' or '*', used to indicate that two numbers should be multiplied.

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What does it mean to multiply by zero?

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Multiplying any number by zero results in zero. For example, 5 x 0 = 0.