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 number of groups and how many are in each group, then multiply those 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 3 apples in each bag and you have 5 bags, how many apples do you have in total?

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15 apples (3 x 5 = 15).

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If you have 20 candies and want to share them equally among 4 friends, how many candies does each friend get?

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5 candies (20 ÷ 4 = 5).

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What is the multiplication sentence for 4 groups of 6?

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4 x 6 = 24.

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What is the division sentence for 30 pieces of candy shared among 5 friends?

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30 ÷ 5 = 6.

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If a box contains 6 toys and you have 4 boxes, how many toys do you have?

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24 toys (6 x 4 = 24).

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If you have 36 stickers and want to put them into packs of 6, how many packs can you make?

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6 packs (36 ÷ 6 = 6).