Multiplication Word Problem Review

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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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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and use multiplication to find the answer.

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If each kite uses 5 yards of ribbon and Mark makes 10 kites, how much ribbon does he need in total?

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50 yards (5 yards x 10 kites = 50 yards).

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Mark has already made 2 kites. How many kites does he still need to make?

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8 kites (10 total kites - 2 made kites = 8 kites remaining).

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How many yards of ribbon does Mark need for the remaining kites?

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40 yards (8 kites x 5 yards each = 40 yards).

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What is the total number of shirts if each of the 9 players has 2 shirts?

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18 shirts (9 players x 2 shirts each = 18 shirts).

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If Santa's elves make 5 toys for each of the 5 houses, how many toys do they make in total?

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25 toys (5 toys x 5 houses = 25 toys).

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How many goats are there if there are 5 pens with 9 goats in each pen?

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45 goats (5 pens x 9 goats each = 45 goats).

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If Simone has 3 shells and finds 4 more, how many shells does she have now?

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7 shells (3 shells + 4 shells = 7 shells).

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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The formula for multiplication is a x b = c, where 'a' and 'b' are the numbers being multiplied, and 'c' is the product.