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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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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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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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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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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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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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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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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If there are 3 baskets with 7 apples each, how many apples are there in total?

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21 apples (3 x 7 = 21).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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If there are 8 boxes with 3 hamburgers each, how many hamburgers are there in total?

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24 hamburgers (8 x 3 = 24).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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If Coach Roldan has 15 basketballs and puts them in 3 boxes, how many basketballs are in each box?

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5 basketballs (15 ÷ 3 = 5).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What does 63 divided by 9 equal?

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7 (63 ÷ 9 = 7).

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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If there are 40 stickers and 10 students, how many stickers does each student get?

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4 stickers (40 ÷ 10 = 4).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the multiplication sentence for 3 baskets with 7 apples each?

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3 x 7 = total number of apples.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1