Christmas 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 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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What does it mean to solve a word problem?

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Solving a word problem means reading a story or situation and figuring out what math operation to use to find the answer.

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If there are 4 groups of 3, how do you write this in multiplication?

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You write it as 4 x 3.

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What is the product of 4 and 3?

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The product of 4 and 3 is 12.

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How do you find the total number of items in equal groups?

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You multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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If each Christmas tree has 3 presents and there are 4 trees, how many presents are there?

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12 presents.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 5 bows on 3 wreaths?

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5 x 3 = 15 bows.

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How many reindeer are there if 6 sleighs have 8 reindeer each?

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48 reindeer.

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If 9 penguins wear 2 mittens each, how many mittens are there?

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18 mittens.

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What is the multiplication sentence for Jim's candy canes?

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5 boxes x 10 candy canes = 50 candy canes.