Multiplication word problems

Front

What is multiplication?

Back

Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

Front

What does the multiplication symbol (x) mean?

Back

The multiplication symbol (x) indicates that two numbers are to be multiplied together.

Front

What is a multiplication word problem?

Back

A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation where multiplication is needed to find the answer.

Front

If 5 x 3 = ?, what is the answer?

Back

15

Front

How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

Back

To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and use multiplication to find the answer.

Front

What is the product of 6 and 7?

Back

42

Front

If a box has 4 rows of 5 apples, how many apples are there in total?

Back

20 apples (4 x 5 = 20).

Front

What is the meaning of 'more than' in a word problem?

Back

'More than' indicates that you need to add a certain number to another number.

Front

If a school collected 150 cans and collected 50 more than last year, how many cans did they collect last year?

Back

100 cans (150 - 50 = 100).

Front

What is the difference between addition and multiplication?

Back

Addition combines numbers to find a total, while multiplication combines groups of the same size.