Multiplication and Division

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number to itself a certain number of times. 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 splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which is 3.

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What does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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The multiplication sign (x) means to multiply or to add a number to itself a certain number of times.

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What does the division sign (÷) mean?

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The division sign (÷) means to divide or to split a number into equal parts.

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If you have 4 groups of 5 apples, how many apples do you have in total?

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4 x 5 = 20 apples.

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If you have 20 candies and you want to share them equally among 4 friends, how many candies does each friend get?

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20 ÷ 4 = 5 candies per friend.

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What is the product of 6 and 7?

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6 x 7 = 42.

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What is the quotient of 30 divided by 5?

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30 ÷ 5 = 6.

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If you have 3 bags with 8 marbles in each bag, how many marbles do you have in total?

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3 x 8 = 24 marbles.

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If you have 24 cookies and you want to put them into boxes of 6, how many boxes do you need?

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24 ÷ 6 = 4 boxes.