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 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 split it into, then divide the total by the number of groups.

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If there are 5 boxes with 6 apples in each box, how many apples are there in total?

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30 apples (5 x 6 = 30).

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If you have 24 candies and share them with 4 friends, how many candies does each friend get?

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6 candies (24 ÷ 4 = 6).

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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 farmer has 15 eggs and puts them in cartons of 5, how many cartons does he use?

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3 cartons (15 ÷ 5 = 3).

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring interpretation and problem-solving.

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If there are 4 friends and they want to share 20 cookies equally, how many cookies does each friend get?

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5 cookies (20 ÷ 4 = 5).