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 word problem involving multiplication?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the total amount and how many groups or items are involved. Then multiply the number of groups by the amount in each group.

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How do you solve a word problem involving division?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total amount and how many equal parts you need to divide it into. Then divide the total by the number of parts.

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

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

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

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Key phrases that indicate division include 'shared', 'per', 'out of', and 'each'.

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If Mrs. Ivey made 28 muffins and shared them on 4 plates, how many muffins are on each plate?

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7 muffins.

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If Frisco ran 4 laps and Jack ran twice as far, how far did Jack run?

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8 laps.

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If Oak Grove raised $20 a day for 7 days, how much money did they raise?

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$140.

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If NCG sold 80 tickets over 3 days, how many tickets were sold in total?

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240 tickets.