Multiplying and Dividing 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 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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How do you solve a word problem involving multiplication?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the quantities involved, determine how many times one quantity is being added, and then multiply the numbers.

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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 quantity and the number of equal parts you need to divide it into, then divide the total by the number of parts.

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What is the product of 5 and 8?

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The product of 5 and 8 is 40.

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What is the quotient of 45 divided by 5?

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The quotient of 45 divided by 5 is 9.

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If a store sells 15 items each week, how many items will it sell in 4 weeks?

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The store will sell 60 items in 4 weeks (15 x 4 = 60).

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If a farmer has 5 fields with 8 trees each, how many trees does he have?

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The farmer has 40 trees in total (5 x 8 = 40).

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What is the total number of students if there are 240 students divided into 8 classrooms?

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There will be 30 students in each classroom (240 ÷ 8 = 30).

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If a factory produces 480 toys in a day, how many toys does it produce in a week?

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The factory produces 3360 toys in a week (480 x 7 = 3360).