Multiplication and Division

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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 division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split 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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If you have 27 flowers and share them with 3 friends, how many flowers does each friend get?

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9

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How many apples are there in 3 baskets if each basket has 7 apples?

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21

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What is the result of 81 divided by 9?

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9

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What is the result of 42 divided by 7?

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6

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If Boston made 24 cupcakes and each box holds 6 cupcakes, how many boxes does she need?

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4

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What does the multiplication sign (x) mean?

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The multiplication sign (x) indicates that two numbers should be multiplied together.

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What does the division sign (÷) mean?

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The division sign (÷) indicates that one number should be divided by another.

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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. For example, in 3 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.