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 groups, which gives 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 how many are in each group, then multiply those 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 groups, then divide the total by the number of groups.

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What is a key word that indicates multiplication in a word problem?

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Key words that indicate multiplication include 'each', 'total', 'in all', and 'times'.

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What is a key word that indicates division in a word problem?

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Key words that indicate division include 'per', 'out of', 'shared', and 'equal groups'.

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If there are 20 apples and 4 baskets, how many apples are in each basket?

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5 apples (20 ÷ 4 = 5).

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If a box contains 6 toys and there are 7 boxes, how many toys are there in total?

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42 toys (6 x 7 = 42).

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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The formula for multiplication is: Total = Number of groups x Number in each group.

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Total = Number of groups x Number in each group.