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) which equals 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 if you need to multiply them, and then perform the multiplication.

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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 you need to divide it into, then perform the division.

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What is a profit in a business context?

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Profit is the amount of money a business makes after subtracting the costs of producing goods or services. It can be calculated as: Profit = Revenue - Costs.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations, often denoted by letters like x or y.

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What does it mean to find the total number of items?

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Finding the total number of items involves adding together all individual quantities to get a single sum.

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What is a row in the context of arranging items?

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A row is a horizontal arrangement of items or objects, often used to organize seating, tables, or other arrangements.

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How do you calculate the number of rows if you know the total number of items and items per row?

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To calculate the number of rows, divide the total number of items by the number of items in each row. For example, if there are 100 items and 10 items per row, the number of rows is 100 ÷ 10 = 10.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. This means that if you multiply a number by another number, you can find the original number by dividing the product by that same number.