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 word problem involving sharing?

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To solve a sharing word problem, divide the total amount by the number of groups or people sharing.

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If Sam has 27 flowers and shares them among 3 friends, how many flowers does each friend get?

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9 flowers

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How do you find the total when you have groups of items?

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To find the total, multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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If there are 2 hamburgers in a box and 8 boxes, how many hamburgers are there in all?

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16 hamburgers (2 x 8 = 16).

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What is the formula for finding how many items are in each group when sharing?

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The formula is: Total items ÷ Number of groups.

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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 multiplication sentence for finding the total number of sharks in 4 tanks with 5 sharks each?

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4 x 5 = 20 sharks.

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How do you solve a word problem involving equal sharing?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of people or groups.