Multiplication Word Problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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What is a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation in words and requires multiplication to find the solution.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what operation to use (usually multiplication). 4. Write the multiplication equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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If there are 45 seats in each row and 15 rows, how do you find the total number of seats?

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Multiply the number of seats per row (45) by the number of rows (15): 45 x 15 = 675 seats.

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What is the total number of reports turned in if 74 reports are submitted each day for 30 days in June and 89 reports for 31 days in July?

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(74 x 30) + (89 x 31) = 2,220 + 2,759 = 4,979 reports.

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How do you find the total number of students in a school with 35 classrooms and 24 students in each?

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Multiply the number of classrooms (35) by the number of students per classroom (24): 35 x 24 = 840 students.

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If Sid's parents save $75 each month, how do you calculate the total savings after 2 years?

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Multiply the monthly savings ($75) by the number of months in 2 years (24): 75 x 24 = $1,800.

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What is the total number of hats if Miss Small has 34 cousins and each cousin has 25 hats?

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Multiply the number of cousins (34) by the number of hats per cousin (25): 34 x 25 = 850 hats.

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What does 'each' mean in a word problem?

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'Each' refers to every individual item or person in a group. It indicates that the same quantity applies to all.

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What is the importance of reading a word problem carefully?

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Reading carefully helps to understand the context, identify the numbers, and determine the correct operation needed to solve the problem.