Mixed 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 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.

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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.

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What is a mixed operation problem?

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A mixed operation problem involves both multiplication and division in the same question, requiring the solver to determine which operation to use.

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If Macy volunteers 7 times a month, how many times does she volunteer in a year?

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Macy volunteers 84 times in a year (7 times a month x 12 months = 84).

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If Adrian earns $8 per walk and made $992 last month, how many walks did he take?

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Adrian took 124 walks last month ($992 ÷ $8 per walk = 124).

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How many feet of wire are needed for 120 robots if each robot uses 6 feet?

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720 feet of wire are needed (120 robots x 6 feet per robot = 720 feet).

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How do you find out how many boxes are needed for packing?

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To find out how many boxes are needed, divide the total number of items by the number of items each box can hold.

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If there are 1,465 bottles and each box holds 5 bottles, how many boxes are needed?

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293 boxes are needed (1,465 ÷ 5 = 293).