Everyday Math Unit 4

Front

What is multiplication?

Back

Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of the same number. For example, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

Front

What is the product of 40 and 60?

Back

2400

Front

How do you find the distance driven by multiple people?

Back

To find the total distance driven, add the distances driven by each person. For example, if Mrs. Heithoff drives 32 miles and Mr. Shultice drives three times that, you calculate 32 x 3 = 96 miles for Mr. Shultice.

Front

What is the relationship between liters and milliliters?

Back

1 liter is equal to 1,000 milliliters.

Front

How do you calculate the total amount of money paid using different bills?

Back

To find the total amount, multiply the number of each type of bill by its value and then add them together. For example, 4 x $100 + 15 x $10 + 45 x $1 = $595.

Front

What is a partitioned rectangle in multiplication?

Back

A partitioned rectangle is a visual method used to break down multiplication problems into smaller, more manageable parts. For example, to solve 29 x 5, you can break 29 into 20 and 9, then calculate (20 x 5) + (9 x 5).

Front

What is the 'magic number' to convert liters to milliliters?

Back

1,000

Front

What is the formula for finding the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length x width.

Front

What is the difference between a factor and a product?

Back

A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in 3 x 4 = 12, 3 and 4 are factors, and 12 is the product.

Front

How do you solve a word problem involving multiple steps?

Back

Read the problem carefully, identify the information given, determine what is being asked, and break the problem into smaller steps to solve it.