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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 4 (12 ÷ 4) means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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What does 'product' mean in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, the product of 5 and 6 is 30.

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What does 'quotient' mean in division?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, the quotient of 20 divided by 5 is 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 what is being multiplied, and then perform the multiplication.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total amount and the number of equal groups, then divide the total by the number of groups.

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What is a 'factor' in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in 4 x 5, both 4 and 5 are factors.

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What is a 'dividend' in division?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem. For example, in 15 ÷ 3, 15 is the dividend.

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What is a 'divisor' in division?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided. For example, in 15 ÷ 3, 3 is the divisor.

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If a box has 5 rows of 4 apples, how many apples are there in total?

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There are 20 apples in total. (5 x 4 = 20)