Multiplication and Division

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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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What is the product of 5 and 6?

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30

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What is the quotient of 20 and 4?

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5

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How do you find the total when multiplying?

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To find the total when multiplying, multiply the number of groups by the number in each group. For example, if there are 4 groups of 3, the total is 4 x 3 = 12.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the numbers cannot be divided evenly. For example, in 10 ÷ 3, the quotient is 3 and the remainder is 1.

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How many days are in 1 week?

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There are 7 days in 1 week.

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What is the box method in division?

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The box method is a visual way to divide numbers by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable parts. It helps to organize the division process.

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If Miss K. reads 87 minutes per week for 17 weeks, how do you find the total minutes read?

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Multiply the minutes per week by the number of weeks: 87 x 17 = 1,479 minutes.

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What is the greatest number of necklaces Miss Watson can make with 375 beads if each necklace has 9 beads?

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To find the number of necklaces, divide the total beads by the beads per necklace: 375 ÷ 9 = 41 necklaces.