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

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How do you solve a word problem involving division?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total amount and the number of groups. Divide the total by the number of groups to find out how much each group gets.

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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 total cannot be evenly divided by the divisor. For example, in 10 ÷ 3, the quotient is 3 and the remainder is 1.

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using division. If you multiply two numbers and then divide the product by one of the original numbers, you should get the other number.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring interpretation and problem-solving skills to find the answer.

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How do you identify key information in a word problem?

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To identify key information, read the problem carefully and look for numbers, keywords (like 'total', 'each', 'left'), and what is being asked.

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What does 'each' mean in a word problem?

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'Each' refers to every individual item or person in a group. For example, if there are 5 apples and each person gets 1 apple, then 5 people will get 1 apple each.

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How do you find the total cost in a word problem?

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To find the total cost, multiply the number of items by the cost of each item. For example, if 5 items cost $10 each, the total cost is 5 x 10 = $50.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and to identify the relevant information.