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 word problem involving multiplication?

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Identify the quantities involved, determine what is being asked, and set up a multiplication equation based on the information given.

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How do you solve a word problem involving division?

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Identify the total quantity and the number of equal parts, then set up a division equation to find out how many are in each part.

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What is a key step in solving word problems?

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

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If a package has 5 items and you have 3 packages, how many items do you have in total?

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15 items (5 items x 3 packages = 15 items).

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

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4 candies (24 candies ÷ 6 friends = 4 candies per friend).

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What is the total cost if one shirt costs $10 and you buy 3 shirts?

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$30 (3 shirts x $10 per shirt = $30).

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If a farmer has 30 apples and puts them into bags of 5 apples each, how many bags does he have?

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6 bags (30 apples ÷ 5 apples per bag = 6 bags).

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What is the remainder when 17 is divided by 5?

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2 (17 ÷ 5 = 3 with a remainder of 2).