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 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 those 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 how many groups you want to split it into, then divide the total by the number of groups.

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If Ms. Toledo bought 5 bags of candy with 10 pieces in each bag, how many pieces of candy are there in total?

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50 pieces of candy.

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

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7 muffins on each plate.

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If Hewitt Elementary raised $10 a day for 7 days, how much money did they raise in total?

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$70.

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If Hannah ran 4 laps and Sophia ran two times as far, how far did Sophia run?

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8 laps.

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If Gavin had 18 pieces of candy and ate the same amount each day for 3 days, how much would he eat in one day?

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6 pieces of candy.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 5 bags of candy with 10 pieces each?

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5 x 10 = 50.