Multiplication 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 a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation where you need to find the total by multiplying. It usually involves groups of equal size.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the groups and how many are in each group, then multiply the number of groups by the number in each group.

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If there are 4 bags with 6 apples in each bag, how many apples are there in total?

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24 apples (4 x 6 = 24).

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication using rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 can be represented as 3 x 4.

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What is the product of 5 and 3?

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15 (5 x 3 = 15).

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If a box has 8 toys and there are 5 boxes, how many toys are there in total?

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40 toys (8 x 5 = 40).

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What does 'each' mean in a word problem?

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'Each' refers to every single item in a group. For example, if there are 3 bags and each bag has 4 candies, it means every bag has 4 candies.

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If there are 2 rows of 7 chairs, how many chairs are there in total?

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14 chairs (2 x 7 = 14).

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What is the multiplication sentence for 6 bags with 5 marbles each?

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6 x 5 = 30.