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 multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the total number of groups and how many items are in each group. Then multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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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 equal parts you need to split it into. Then divide the total amount by the number of parts.

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in 3 x 4 = 12, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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What is a quotient in division?

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A quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, in 12 ÷ 3 = 4, the quotient is 4.

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If there are 5 groups of 6 apples, how many apples are there in total?

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30 apples (5 x 6 = 30).

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If 36 candies are shared equally among 9 friends, how many candies does each friend get?

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4 candies (36 ÷ 9 = 4).

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you multiply two numbers, you can divide the product by one of the numbers to get the other number.

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If a box holds 8 toys and you have 4 boxes, how many toys do you have in total?

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32 toys (8 x 4 = 32).