Word Problems- Multiplication and Division

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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 there are 40 jelly beans in 8 groups, how many jelly beans are in each group?

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5

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How many legs do 8 cats have if each cat has 4 legs?

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32

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If a box of chalk contains 8 pieces and Ms. Daye buys 3 boxes, how many pieces does she buy?

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24

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Joseph has 25 trophies and puts them on 5 shelves. How many trophies are on each shelf?

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5

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If Mike, Alyssa, and Sara each have 7 crayons, how many crayons do they have in total?

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21

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is a ÷ b = c, where 'a' is the dividend, 'b' is the divisor, and 'c' is the quotient.

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What does it mean to 'divide equally'?

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To divide equally means to split a total into equal parts or groups.