Division and Multiplication 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 you have 5 groups of 2 apples, how many apples do you have in total?

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10 apples (5 x 2 = 10).

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If you have 20 candies and share them equally among 4 friends, how many candies does each friend get?

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5 candies (20 ÷ 4 = 5).

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What does it mean to solve a word problem?

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Solving a word problem means reading a story or situation and figuring out what math operation to use to find the answer.

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How do you find the total cost if one item costs $3 and you buy 4 items?

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Multiply the cost of one item by the number of items: 3 x 4 = $12.

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If a box has 12 cookies and you want to share them with 3 friends, how many cookies does each friend get?

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4 cookies (12 ÷ 3 = 4).

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What is the total number of stickers if you have 6 sheets with 5 stickers each?

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30 stickers (6 x 5 = 30).

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If you have 15 marbles and you want to put them into 5 bags equally, how many marbles will be in each bag?

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3 marbles (15 ÷ 5 = 3).

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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The formula for multiplication is: a x b = c, where 'a' and 'b' are the numbers being multiplied, and 'c' is the product.