Multiplication and Division Word Problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3) which equals 12.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that represents the process of splitting a number 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 quantities involved, determine what is being multiplied, and then perform the multiplication to find the total.

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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 quantity and the number of equal parts, then divide the total by the number of parts to find the size of each part.

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What is a key phrase that indicates multiplication in a word problem?

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Key phrases that indicate multiplication include 'each', 'total', 'in all', and 'groups of'.

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What is a key phrase that indicates division in a word problem?

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Key phrases that indicate division include 'per', 'out of', 'each', and 'shared among'.

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If a box contains 5 apples and there are 4 boxes, how many apples are there in total?

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5 apples per box x 4 boxes = 20 apples in total.

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If 24 candies are shared equally among 6 friends, how many candies does each friend get?

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24 candies ÷ 6 friends = 4 candies per friend.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you multiply a number and then divide by the same number, you return to the original number.

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What is an example of a multiplication word problem?

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If each pack of stickers contains 8 stickers and you buy 3 packs, how many stickers do you have in total? (8 x 3 = 24 stickers).