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, 4 multiplied by 3 (4 x 3) means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 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 multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the total number of groups and how many are in each group, then multiply those two numbers.

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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 how many groups you want to divide it into, then divide the total by the number of groups.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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What is the quotient in division?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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If Jordan bought 245 packs of Pokemon cards with 16 cards in each pack, how many total cards did he buy?

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3,920 cards.

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If the Forest National Zoo has 82 monkeys and each monkey eats 95 bananas a month, how many bananas does the zoo need each month?

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7,790 bananas.

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If Alex, Nick, Aden, and Myles bought 88 candy bars and want to divide them evenly, how many would each get?

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Each kid would get 22 green slimy candy bars and none would be left over.

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If there are 112 seats arranged in 7 rows at the airport, how many seats are in each row?

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16 seats.