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 3 (12 ÷ 3) means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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How do you solve a word problem involving multiplication?

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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 word problem involving division?

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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 step in solving word problems?

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A key step in solving word problems is to read the problem carefully, identify the important information, and determine what is being asked.

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What does 'greatest number of bags' mean in a word problem?

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'Greatest number of bags' refers to the maximum number of bags that can be filled based on the given quantities and conditions.

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If each bus holds 35 students, how do you find the total number of students for 12 buses?

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Multiply the number of buses (12) by the number of students each bus holds (35): 12 x 35 = 420 students.

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How do you calculate the total number of legs made by animals?

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To calculate the total number of legs, multiply the number of each type of animal by the number of legs each has, then add the totals together.

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What is the total cost of multiple items?

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To find the total cost of multiple items, multiply the cost of each item by the number of packs purchased, then add the costs together.

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How do you divide money among partners?

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To divide money among partners, add the total amount earned and then divide it by the number of partners.