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 the same number. 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 that represents the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 3 (12 ÷ 3) means splitting 12 into 3 equal groups, 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 quantities being multiplied, write a multiplication equation, and then calculate the product.

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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 groups, write a division equation, and then calculate the quotient.

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

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Key words that indicate multiplication include 'each', 'total', 'in all', and 'times'.

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

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

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If a class has 22 students and each brings 2 boxes of crayons with 24 colors each, how do you find the total number of crayons?

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Multiply the number of students (22) by the number of boxes each brings (2) and then by the number of colors in each box (24). Total crayons = 22 x 2 x 24 = 1056.

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How do you find the number of items in each group when dividing?

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To find the number of items in each group, divide the total number of items by the number of groups. For example, 144 mini erasers divided into 6 groups means 144 ÷ 6 = 24 erasers per group.

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What operations are used to find change after a purchase?

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To find change after a purchase, use multiplication to find the total cost and then subtraction to find the change from the amount paid.

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How do you estimate the number of students in each lunch period?

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To estimate the number of students in each lunch period, divide the total number of students by the number of lunch periods. For example, 2317 students served in 6 periods means approximately 2317 ÷ 6 = about 400.