Multiplication and Division Problem Solving

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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 calculate the total cost of multiple items?

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To calculate the total cost, multiply the number of items by the cost of each item. For example, if one puppy costs $60 and there are 74 puppies, the total cost is 74 x 60 = $4,440.

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What is the formula for finding the total number of items when each group has the same number of items?

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The formula is: Total Items = Number of Groups x Items per Group. For example, if there are 22 students and each brings 2 boxes of crayons, the total crayons are 22 x 2 = 44 boxes.

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How do you find out how much money someone earns based on hourly wage?

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To find out the total earnings, multiply the hourly wage by the number of hours worked. For example, if Johnny earns $4.75 per hour and works 6 hours, he earns 4.75 x 6 = $28.50.

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What is the remainder in division?

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The remainder is what is left over after division when one number cannot be divided evenly by another. For example, if 23 books are divided among 8 shelves, 23 ÷ 8 = 2 with a remainder of 7.

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How do you find the number of items in each group when you have a total and a number of groups?

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To find the number of items in each group, divide the total number of items by the number of groups. For example, if there are 112 seats in 7 rows, then 112 ÷ 7 = 16 seats per row.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in a narrative form, requiring the reader to extract the relevant information and perform calculations to find the answer.

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What does it mean to 'solve' a problem?

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To 'solve' a problem means to find the answer or solution through calculation or reasoning.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that shows that two expressions are equal, often containing variables and constants.