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 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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What does 'array' mean in multiplication?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns. It helps visualize multiplication problems. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each can be represented as 3 x 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 numbers involved, determine how they relate to each other, and then multiply them to find the total.

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If there are 5 rows of apples with 6 apples in each row, how many apples are there in total?

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30 apples (5 x 6 = 30).

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What is the multiplication sentence for 4 packs of pencils with 10 pencils in each pack?

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The multiplication sentence is 4 x 10 = 40.

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How can you use repeated addition to understand multiplication?

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Repeated addition is adding the same number multiple times. For example, 4 x 3 can be understood as 3 + 3 + 3 + 3.

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What is the total number of windows if there are 8 rows with 4 windows each?

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32 windows (8 x 4 = 32).

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If each bus stop has 4 people getting on and there are 6 stops, how many people got on the bus?

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24 people (6 x 4 = 24).

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What is the multiplication fact for 3 plates of cupcakes with 8 cupcakes on each plate?

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The multiplication fact is 3 x 8 = 24.

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How do you find the total number of stickers if there are 3 rows with 6 stickers in each row?

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Multiply the number of rows by the number of stickers in each row: 3 x 6 = 18.