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 4 (12 ÷ 4) means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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How do you solve a word problem involving sharing?

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To solve a sharing word problem, divide the total amount by the number of groups or people. For example, if there are 28 muffins shared among 4 plates, you divide 28 by 4 to find out how many muffins are on each plate.

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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The formula for multiplication is: Total = Number of groups x Number in each group. For example, if there are 4 groups with 7 in each, the total is 4 x 7 = 28.

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Total = Number of groups x Number in each group. To find the number in each group, you can rearrange it to: Number in each group = Total ÷ Number of groups.

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How do you find the total cost when buying multiple items?

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To find the total cost, multiply the price of one item by the number of items. For example, if one cup of coffee costs 4 dollars and you buy 3 cups, the total cost is 4 x 3 = 12 dollars.

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What does 'twice as far' mean?

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'Twice as far' means two times the distance. If Frisco ran 4 laps, Jack ran 2 x 4 = 8 laps.

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What is a key step in solving multiplication word problems?

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A key step is to identify how many groups there are and how many are in each group, then use multiplication to find the total.

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What is a key step in solving division word problems?

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A key step is to identify the total amount and the number of groups, then use division to find out how many are in each group.

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What is a real-life example of division?

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Sharing 28 bouncy balls among 7 friends is a real-life example of division. Each friend would get 28 ÷ 7 = 4 bouncy balls.