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 sharing?

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To solve a sharing word problem, divide the total amount by the number of people sharing. For example, if 24 pieces of gum are shared by 4 friends, each friend gets 24 ÷ 4 = 6 pieces.

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How do you solve a word problem involving total amount?

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To find the total amount in a word problem, multiply the number of items by the amount in each item. For example, if there are 6 packs of gum with 7 pieces each, the total is 6 x 7 = 42 pieces.

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What does 'each' mean in a word problem?

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'Each' refers to every individual in a group. For example, if 40 stickers are shared among 10 students, 'each' student gets 40 ÷ 10 = 4 stickers.

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What is a group in division?

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A group in division refers to the number of equal parts you can create from a total. For example, if you have 33 crayons and want groups of 3, you can create 33 ÷ 3 = 11 groups.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you know that 4 x 5 = 20, you can also say that 20 ÷ 5 = 4.

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How do you check your answer in a division problem?

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To check your answer in a division problem, multiply the quotient (the answer) by the divisor (the number you divided by) and see if it equals the dividend (the number you started with).

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What is a total in a word problem?

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The total is the sum or overall amount you are trying to find in a word problem. It can be found by adding or multiplying, depending on the context.

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What does 'shared equally' mean?

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'Shared equally' means dividing something into equal parts so that everyone gets the same amount. For example, if 10 apples are shared equally among 5 friends, each friend gets 10 ÷ 5 = 2 apples.