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 a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the relevant information to solve it.

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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 an equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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What is a partial product?

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A partial product is the result of multiplying a single digit of one number by another number, often used in long multiplication.

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If Ms. Gladney made 23 batches of brownies with 15 brownies in each batch, how many brownies did she make?

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345 brownies (23 x 15 = 345).

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If Sid's parents put $75 into his college fund each month, how much do they put in over 2 years?

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$1,800 ($75 x 12 months x 2 years = $1,800).

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How do you calculate the total amount raised from selling raffle tickets?

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Multiply the number of tickets sold by the price of each ticket. For example, if 62 books of tickets are sold for $18 each, the total is 62 x 18 = $1,116.

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What does it mean to multiply a number by 4?

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To multiply a number by 4 means to add that number to itself four times. For example, 5 x 4 = 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20.

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If a florist made 47 bouquets on Monday and 4 times as many on Friday, how many bouquets did they make on Friday?

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188 bouquets (47 x 4 = 188).

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What is the multiplication symbol?

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The multiplication symbol is 'x' or sometimes a dot (•).