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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What do you call the answer to a multiplication problem?

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The answer to a multiplication problem is called the 'product.'

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If a school has 786 students and each student is tardy 18 times, how many tardies are there in total?

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14,148 tardies.

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If 12 iPads cost $465 each, what is the total cost?

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$5,580.

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How do you find the number of groups in a division problem?

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To find the number of groups, divide the total number by the size of each group.

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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The formula for multiplication is: a x b = c, where 'a' and 'b' are the numbers being multiplied, and 'c' is the product.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If a x b = c, then c ÷ b = a.

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If a cake has 5,320 calories and is divided into 14 pieces, how many calories are in each piece?

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Each piece has 380 calories.

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario that requires solving using math.