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 quantities involved, determine how many times to multiply, and then perform the multiplication.

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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.

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If Yolanda makes 3 sweaters a day and sews 6 buttons on each, how many buttons does she sew in 3 days?

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Yolanda sews 54 buttons in 3 days (3 sweaters/day x 6 buttons/sweater x 3 days = 54 buttons).

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If Ms. Bran has 36 muffins in 4 boxes, how many muffins are in each box?

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There are 9 muffins in each box (36 muffins ÷ 4 boxes = 9 muffins/box).

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How many pineapple plants does Peter Planter have if he has 7 rows with 8 plants each?

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Peter has 56 pineapple plants (7 rows x 8 plants/row = 56 plants).

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If Chris has 28 cactus plants in 7 rows, how many plants are in each row?

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There are 4 cactus plants in each row (28 plants ÷ 7 rows = 4 plants/row).

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How many slices of bread does Uri's family eat in 4 days if they eat 2 loaves a day with 6 slices each?

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Uri's family eats 48 slices of bread in 4 days (2 loaves/day x 6 slices/loaf x 4 days = 48 slices).

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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The formula for multiplication is: a x b = c, where 'a' and 'b' are the numbers being multiplied, and 'c' is the product.