Multiplication and Division 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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If there are 40 jelly beans in 8 groups, how many jelly beans are in each group?

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5

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Collin has 18 pieces of candy corn and shares them with 2 friends. How many pieces does each person get?

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6

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Gavin made 24 cupcakes and puts them in boxes of 6. How many boxes does he need?

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4

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Anna has 27 flowers and shares them with 3 friends. How many flowers does each friend get?

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9

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If there are 10 students and 40 stickers, how many stickers does each student get?

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4

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What does it mean to share equally?

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To share equally means to divide something into the same number of parts so that everyone gets the same amount.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a story or scenario that requires solving using math operations.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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Identify the total amount and the number of groups, then multiply the number of groups by the amount in each group.