Multiply and Divide (word problems)

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What is multiplication?

Back

Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12).

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What is division?

Back

Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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How do you solve a word problem involving multiplication?

Back

Identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and multiply the relevant numbers.

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How do you solve a word problem involving division?

Back

Identify the total amount and the number of equal parts, then divide the total by the number of parts.

Front

What is the product of 6 and 3?

Back

18

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What is the quotient of 20 divided by 4?

Back

5

Front

If there are 5 apples in each basket and there are 4 baskets, how many apples are there in total?

Back

20 apples (5 x 4 = 20).

Front

If a book costs $15 and you buy 3 books, how much do you spend?

Back

$45 (15 x 3 = 45).

Front

What is 36 x 2?

Back

72

Front

If you have 24 candies and want to share them equally among 6 friends, how many candies does each friend get?

Back

4 candies (24 ÷ 6 = 4).