Christmas Word Problems 2

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, if you have 12 cookies and want to share them with 4 friends, each friend gets 3 cookies.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number several times. For example, 4 times 3 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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If there are 56 people shopping and 8 people are in each store, how do you find the number of stores?

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You divide the total number of people (56) by the number of people in each store (8). So, 56 ÷ 8 = 7 stores.

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How do you calculate the total number of buttons on snowmen?

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Multiply the number of snowmen by the number of buttons on each snowman. For example, 6 snowmen with 3 buttons each means 6 × 3 = 18 buttons.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem written in words that requires you to use math to find the answer.

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How do you find the total number of wreaths drawn on cards?

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Multiply the number of cards by the number of wreaths drawn on each card. For example, 6 cards with 5 wreaths each means 6 × 5 = 30 wreaths.

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What is the total number of cookies if there are 4 pans with 10 cookies each?

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Multiply the number of pans by the number of cookies on each pan. So, 4 × 10 = 40 cookies.

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What does 'total' mean in math?

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Total means the sum or the whole amount when you add numbers together.

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What is the importance of understanding multiplication?

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Understanding multiplication helps you solve problems faster and is used in many real-life situations, like calculating total costs.

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What is the difference between addition and multiplication?

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Addition combines numbers to find a total, while multiplication is repeated addition of the same number.