Multiplication 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).

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What is a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation where you need to find the total by multiplying two or more numbers based on the information given in words.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what you need to find. 4. Use multiplication to calculate the answer.

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If there are 22 children and each gets 43 pencils, how do you find the total number of pencils?

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Multiply the number of children (22) by the number of pencils each child gets (43): 22 x 43 = 946.

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What is the total number of baseball cards if Sandy, Benny, Mike, and Alyssa each have 45 cards?

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Multiply the number of people (4) by the number of cards each has (45): 4 x 45 = 180.

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How do you calculate earnings based on hourly wage?

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Multiply the hourly wage by the total hours worked. For example, if Mary earns $12.50 an hour and works 9 hours, her earnings are 12.50 x 9 = $112.50.

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What is the total number of calories in 40 candy bars if each has 20 calories?

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Multiply the number of candy bars (40) by the calories in each (20): 40 x 20 = 800.

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How many golf balls are in 3 dozen?

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1 dozen equals 12. So, 3 dozen equals 3 x 12 = 36 golf balls.

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What does 'dozen' mean in mathematics?

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A dozen is a term used to represent a quantity of 12.

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What is the multiplication symbol?

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The multiplication symbol is 'x' or sometimes a dot (•).