Multiplication and Division 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) which equals 12.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that represents the splitting of a number into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 3 (12 ÷ 3) means splitting 12 into 3 equal groups, which equals 4.

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How do you find the total cost of multiple items?

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To find the total cost, multiply the price of one item by the number of items. For example, if one t-shirt costs $8 and you buy 3, the total cost is 8 x 3 = $24.

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What operation do you use to find out how much change you get back?

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To find out how much change you get back, subtract the total cost from the amount paid. For example, if you pay $50 for items costing $24, the change is 50 - 24 = $26.

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What is a word problem in math?

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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 you to extract the necessary information to solve it.

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How do you solve a word problem involving multiplication?

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Identify the quantities involved, determine how many times one quantity is repeated, and then multiply. For example, if there are 4 bags with 5 apples each, you calculate 4 x 5.

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What is the first step in solving a division word problem?

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The first step is to identify the total quantity and the number of groups you need to divide it into. Then, perform the division.

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If a store sells 74 puppies at $60 each, how do you find the total sales?

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Multiply the number of puppies sold by the price per puppy: 74 x 60 = $4,440.

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What does it mean to put items into equal groups?

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Putting items into equal groups means dividing a total quantity into smaller groups where each group has the same number of items.

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What operation would you use to find out how many items are in each group?

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You would use division to find out how many items are in each group.