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 = 12.

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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.

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If you have 5 packs of jelly beans with 9 jelly beans in each pack, how many jelly beans do you have?

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45

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Mariela ate 4 trays of sushi with 6 rolls on each tray. How much sushi did she eat?

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24

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Aaron made 11 crates of green juice, with each crate holding 9 bottles. How many bottles did he make?

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99

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Isaac put together 8 vacuum cleaners, using 9 bolts for each. How many bolts did he use?

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72

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Mateo helped build 8 cars with 3 seats in each. How many seats did he install?

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24

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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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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using addition. For example, if you calculated 3 x 4 = 12, you can check by adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does 'each' mean in a word problem?

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'Each' refers to every single item in a group. For example, if there are 5 packs and each pack has 9 jelly beans, it means every pack has 9 jelly beans.