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 word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the necessary information to solve it.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the important information. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Choose the right operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division). 5. Solve the problem.

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What does 'in all' mean in a word problem?

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'In all' means to find the total amount by adding together different quantities.

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If Rob sells 127 bottles and Wyatt sells 169 bottles, how do you find the total?

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You add the two amounts: 127 + 169 = 296 bottles.

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What does 'more than' mean in a word problem?

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

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If third graders collected 327 cans and 138 more than fourth graders, how do you find how many fourth graders collected?

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You subtract 138 from 327: 327 - 138 = 189 cans.

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What is the formula to find the remaining quantity after selling?

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Remaining quantity = Initial quantity - Sold quantity.

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If a shop had 700 baseball hats and sold 372, how do you find how many are left?

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700 - 372 = 328 baseball hats left.

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What does 'attending' mean in a word problem?

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'Attending' refers to the number of people present at an event.