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 3 (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 items are in each group. Then multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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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 groups you want to create. Then divide the total amount by the number of groups.

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Emily puts 6 plates each in 3 stacks. How many plates does she put away?

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18 plates (6 x 3 = 18).

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There are 24 dancers in 3 equal rows. How many dancers are in each row?

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8 dancers (24 ÷ 3 = 8).

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A parking lot has 6 rows of parking spaces with 5 spaces in each row. How many parking spaces are there?

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30 parking spaces (6 x 5 = 30).

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James wrote 3 math problems on 12 pages. How many math problems did he write?

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36 math problems (3 x 12 = 36).

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If admission to the carnival costs 5 dollars for each person, how much does a family of 5 pay?

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25 dollars (5 x 5 = 25).

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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 of Items per Group.