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 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 ÷ 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 groups and how many are in each group, then multiply these two numbers.

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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 amount and the number of equal parts you want to split it into, then divide the total by the number of parts.

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If Kim has 4 sheets of stickers with 8 stickers each, how many stickers does she have?

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32 stickers (4 x 8 = 32).

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If Tyler has 18 pieces of candy corn and shares with 2 friends, how many does each get?

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6 candy corns each (18 ÷ 3 = 6).

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If Joe has 25 trophies and puts them on 5 shelves, how many trophies are on each shelf?

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5 trophies (25 ÷ 5 = 5).

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If there are 2 hamburgers in each of 8 boxes, how many hamburgers are there in total?

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16 hamburgers (2 x 8 = 16).

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If Mrs. Stump made 28 muffins and shared them on 4 plates, how many muffins are on each plate?

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7 muffins (28 ÷ 4 = 7).

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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.