Multiply & Divide Word Problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. 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 that represents the process of splitting a number 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 to find the total.

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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 to find the size of each part.

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width. For example, if a rectangle has a length of 5 feet and a width of 4 feet, its area is 20 square feet (5 x 4 = 20).

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What is a crate in the context of word problems?

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A crate is a container used for storing or transporting items. In word problems, it often represents a quantity of items that can be counted or calculated.

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How do you find the total number of items in multiple crates?

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To find the total number of items in multiple crates, multiply the number of crates by the number of items in each crate. For example, if there are 8 crates with 10 items each, the total is 8 x 10 = 80 items.

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What does it mean to find the remaining quantity?

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Finding the remaining quantity means calculating how much is left after some has been used or taken away. For example, if you have 100 items and use 30, the remaining quantity is 100 - 30 = 70.

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What is a donation in the context of word problems?

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A donation is a gift or contribution, often of money or items, given to help others. In word problems, it usually represents a quantity that can be distributed or used.

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How do you calculate the number of items each person receives?

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To calculate the number of items each person receives, divide the total number of items by the number of people. For example, if there are 100 pencils and 25 students, each student receives 100 ÷ 25 = 4 pencils.