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 multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the total number of groups and the number in each group, then multiply these two numbers.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total amount and the number of equal parts you want to divide it into, then divide the total by the number of parts.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the total cannot be evenly divided by the divisor.

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If a school served 2,317 students in 6 lunch periods, how do you find the number of students per period?

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You divide the total number of students (2,317) by the number of lunch periods (6). 2,317 ÷ 6 = 386 with a remainder.

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What operation would you use to find out how much money a pet store made from selling puppies?

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You would use multiplication to find the total money made by multiplying the number of puppies sold by the price of each puppy.

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If Vanessa has a ribbon of 372 inches and divides it into 4 equal parts, how do you find the length of each part?

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You divide the total length of the ribbon (372 inches) by the number of parts (4). 372 ÷ 4 = 93 inches.

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What is the total cost if each t-shirt costs $8 and 3 t-shirts are bought?

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You multiply the cost of one t-shirt ($8) by the number of t-shirts (3). 8 x 3 = $24.

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How do you calculate change from a purchase?

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To calculate change, subtract the total cost of the items from the amount paid. For example, if you pay $50 for items costing $24, the change is $50 - $24 = $26.