Solving 7th Grade Multiplication Word Problems

The video tutorial covers solving a seventh-grade multiplication word problem involving fractions. It explains how to determine the number of cookies with sprinkles by using fractions of a whole. Two methods are demonstrated: calculating each fraction separately and subtracting from the total, and adding fractions to find the remaining part. The tutorial emphasizes understanding fractions as parts of a whole and translating them into actual numbers.

How many total cookies does Sean have?

• 24

• 60

• 36

• 48

What fraction of the cookies are chocolate chip?

• 1/4

• 1/6

• 1/8

• 1/12

What fraction of the cookies are frosted?

• 1/12

• 1/4

• 1/6

• 5/12

How do you convert a whole number into a fraction?

• Put it over 1

• Subtract 1

• Divide by 2

• Multiply by 1

How many chocolate chip cookies does Sean have?

• 8

• 5

• 6

• 7

What is the result of multiplying 36 by 5?

• 150

• 160

• 180

• 170

How many frosted cookies does Sean have?

• 18

• 15

• 12

• 10

What is the total number of chocolate chip and frosted cookies?

• 20

• 21

• 19

• 18

What fraction of the cookies are sprinkles using the alternative method?

• 7/12

• 1/4

• 5/12

• 1/6

How many sprinkle cookies does Sean have?

• 12

• 15

• 10

• 18