Multiplication and Division problem solving 2

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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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If one basket of strawberries costs $3, how much do 5 baskets cost?

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$15 (3 x 5 = 15).

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Cory has 16 toys and gives them to 4 kids. How many toys does each kid get?

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4 toys (16 ÷ 4 = 4).

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Taylor buys 7 packs of marbles, each with 8 marbles. How many marbles does she have?

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56 marbles (7 x 8 = 56).

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Samantha cuts 8 apples into 9 slices each. How many slices does she have?

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72 slices (8 x 9 = 72).

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The pet store has 30 treats and gives 5 to each dog. How many dogs get treats?

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6 dogs (30 ÷ 5 = 6).

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What is the multiplication symbol?

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The multiplication symbol is 'x' or '*', used to indicate that two numbers are to be multiplied.

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What is the division symbol?

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The division symbol is '÷' or '/', used to indicate that one number is to be divided by another.

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What does it mean to solve a multiplication problem?

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To solve a multiplication problem means to find the total amount when a number is added to itself a certain number of times.