Multiplication and Division Word Problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that represents the process of splitting a number 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 multiplication?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the quantities involved, determine what is being multiplied, and then perform the multiplication.

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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 equal parts, then divide the total by the number of parts.

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What is the area model in multiplication?

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The area model is a visual representation of multiplication where a rectangle is divided into smaller rectangles to show how two numbers multiply together.

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If Nana has ₱ 1235 and her brother has twice as much, how much does her brother have?

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Nana's brother has ₱ 2470.

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What is the average speed if a person drives 448 miles in 8 hours?

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The average speed is 56 miles per hour (448 miles ÷ 8 hours).

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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.

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What does it mean to check your work in multiplication?

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Checking your work in multiplication means verifying your answer by using a different method, such as division or estimating.

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.