Multiplicative and Additive Comparisons

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What is a multiplicative comparison?

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A multiplicative comparison shows how many times greater one number is than another, often using multiplication.

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What is an additive comparison?

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An additive comparison shows the difference between two numbers, often using addition or subtraction.

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If Jose has 8 crayons and Ashley has 4 times as many, how many crayons does Ashley have?

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32 crayons (8 x 4 = 32).

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What does '12 times greater than 11' represent?

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It represents a multiplicative comparison.

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Which equation shows '99 is 11 times greater than 9'?

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99 = 11 x 9.

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Is 'Kevin ate 3 cookies. Ericson ate 3 times as many cookies as Kevin.' an additive comparison?

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False, it is a multiplicative comparison.

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What equation shows '5 times as many as 3'?

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5 x 3 = 15.

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How do you calculate a multiplicative comparison?

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Multiply the smaller number by the factor to find the larger number.

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What is the result of 4 times 7?

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28 (4 x 7 = 28).

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If a number is 3 times greater than 5, what is that number?

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15 (5 x 3 = 15).