Multiplication and Division 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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How do you solve a word problem involving multiplication?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the total number of items and how many groups there are. Multiply the number of items in one group by the number of groups.

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How do you solve a word problem involving division?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total number of items and how many groups you want to split them into. Divide the total number of items by the number of groups.

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If 28 muffins are shared on 4 plates, how many muffins are on each plate?

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7 muffins.

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If a medium iced coffee costs 2 dollars and 9 are sold, how much money is made?

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18 dollars.

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

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4 bouncy balls.

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If admission to a carnival costs 5 dollars for each person, how much does a family of 5 pay?

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25 dollars.

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If Mrs. Bremer needs to feed 21 people and each pizza has 7 slices, how many pizzas should she order?

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3 pizzas.

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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.