Division and Multiplication Word Problems

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It answers the question, 'How many times does one number fit into another?' For example, 28 divided by 7 equals 4.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times. It answers the question, 'How many in total?' For example, 3 times 9 equals 27.

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If 28 bouncy balls are shared among 7 friends, how many does each friend get?

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Each friend gets 4 bouncy balls.

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How do you find the total number of items when you have groups of the same size?

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You multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, 3 boxes with 9 prizes each means 3 times 9 equals 27 prizes.

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If Frisco ran 4 laps and Jack ran twice as far, how far did Jack run?

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Jack ran 8 laps.

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What is the formula for finding the total number of items in equal groups?

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Total items = Number of groups × Items per group.

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If Ms. Kahley bought 4 bags of candy with 80 pieces in each bag, how many pieces of candy are there in total?

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There are 320 pieces of candy.

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How do you calculate the cost of one item when you know the total cost and the number of items?

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You divide the total cost by the number of items. For example, 12 dollars for 2 loaves means each loaf costs 6 dollars.

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What does it mean to share equally?

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Sharing equally means dividing something into equal parts so that everyone gets the same amount.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario that requires solving.