Multiplication 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 a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation where you need to find the total by multiplying. It usually involves real-life scenarios.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and then multiply the relevant numbers.

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If a box has 5 rows and each row has 6 toys, how many toys are there in total?

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30 toys (5 x 6 = 30).

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What does the term 'total' mean in a word problem?

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The term 'total' refers to the final amount you get after performing the necessary calculations, often through addition or multiplication.

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In a garden, there are 4 plots, and each plot has 8 flowers. How many flowers are there in total?

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32 flowers (4 x 8 = 32).

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What is the multiplication symbol?

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The multiplication symbol is 'x' or sometimes a dot (•). It indicates that two numbers should be multiplied.

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If there are 3 bags with 10 apples in each bag, how many apples are there altogether?

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30 apples (3 x 10 = 30).

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication using rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each represent 3 x 4.

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using addition. For example, if you calculated 3 x 4 = 12, you can check by adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.