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 4 (12 ÷ 4) means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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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 items are in each group. Then multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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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 equal parts you need to split it into. Then divide the total amount by the number of parts.

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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 know one operation, you can find the other. For example, if 3 x 4 = 12, then 12 ÷ 4 = 3.

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If there are 5 bags with 8 letters in each bag, how many letters are there in total?

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40 letters (5 x 8 = 40).

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Dan bought 6 boxes of puzzles with 10 puzzles in each box. How many puzzles does he have?

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60 puzzles (6 x 10 = 60).

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If two loaves of bread cost 12 dollars, how much does one loaf cost?

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6 dollars (12 ÷ 2 = 6).

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Each batch of muffins requires 2 cups of blueberries. If you have 10 cups, how many batches can you make?

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5 batches (10 ÷ 2 = 5).

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What is an example of an inverse operation for 6 ÷ 3 = 2?

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2 x 3 = 6.