Multiplication Story Problems

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What is multiplication?

Back

Multiplication is a way to add the same number many times. For example, 3 times 4 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What does it mean to solve a story problem?

Back

Solving a story problem means reading a story and figuring out what math operation to use to find the answer.

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If Kohen bought 3 packs of gum with 6 pieces in each pack, how do we find the total pieces of gum?

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We multiply the number of packs (3) by the number of pieces in each pack (6): 3 x 6 = 18.

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How do you find the total time if multiple people do the same activity for the same amount of time?

Back

You multiply the number of people by the time each person spent. For example, 4 people jumping rope for 3 minutes: 4 x 3 = 12 minutes.

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What is a fishbowl problem in multiplication?

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A fishbowl problem involves finding the total number of items in several groups. For example, if there are 9 fishbowls with 4 goldfish each, we multiply: 9 x 4 = 36.

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How do you calculate the total number of chocolate chips if each cookie has a certain number of chips?

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Multiply the number of cookies by the number of chips in each cookie. For example, 2 cookies with 5 chips each: 2 x 5 = 10.

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What is the first step in solving a multiplication story problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the numbers involved.

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What does 'altogether' mean in a math problem?

Back

'Altogether' means to find the total amount by adding or multiplying the numbers given.

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If Isaac and Jacob each drew 2 pictures and Kiera, Emma, and Jesse each drew 4 pictures, how do we find the total pictures drawn?

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First, find the total for Isaac and Jacob: 2 x 2 = 4. Then for Kiera, Emma, and Jesse: 3 x 4 = 12. Finally, add them together: 4 + 12 = 16.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 3 packs of gum with 6 pieces each?

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The multiplication sentence is 3 x 6 = 18.