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 groups and how many are in each group, then multiply the two numbers.

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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 how many groups you want to split it into, then divide the total by the number of groups.

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If there are 5 bags with 8 letters in each bag, how many letters are there in total?

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40 letters (5 x 8 = 40).

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

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36 problems (3 x 12 = 36).

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If there are 3 boxes with 9 prizes in each box, how many prizes are there in total?

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27 prizes (3 x 9 = 27).

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What is the result of 20 x 9?

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180.

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If a medium iced coffee costs 2 dollars and 18 are sold, how much money is made?

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36 dollars (2 x 18 = 36).

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What is the multiplication sentence for 4 groups of 5?

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4 x 5 = 20.