Mastering Multiplication and Division Word Problems

The video tutorial covers solving word problems using multiplication and division. It begins with a problem about calculating the total number of legs in a tank with octopi, emphasizing multiplication as repeated addition. Next, it addresses a garden seed problem, reinforcing multiplication concepts. The tutorial then shifts to division with a problem about distributing cherries over school days. Finally, it tackles a division problem to determine hourly earnings from babysitting. The video aims to enhance problem-solving skills using multiplication and division.

An octopus has 8 legs. If there are 5 octopi in a tank, how many legs are there in total?

• 35

• 30

• 45

• 40

Which operation would you use to find the total number of legs of 5 octopi, each having 8 legs?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

If you have 7 rows of seeds and each row has 8 seeds, how many seeds are there in total?

• 64

• 48

• 56

• 54

What is the multiplication sentence for 7 rows of 8 seeds each?

• 7 x 8

• 7 ÷ 8

• 7 + 8

• 7 - 8

Miss Hazel has 45 cherries and wants to pack them equally over 5 school days. How many cherries should she pack each day?

• 10

• 9

• 8

• 7

Which operation would you use to divide 45 cherries into 5 equal groups?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

Megan babysat for 3 hours and earned $24. How much did she earn per hour?

• $7

• $9

• $6

• $8

What is the division sentence for splitting $24 into 3 equal parts?

• 24 + 3

• 24 - 3

• 24 x 3

• 24 ÷ 3

If you need to find out how much Megan earned each hour, which operation would you use?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

Why is it important to specify the dollar symbol when stating Megan's earnings per hour?

• To follow a rule

• To make it easier to read

• To make it look fancy

• To avoid confusion with cents