Mastering Multiplication and Division Word Problems

The video tutorial covers solving multiplication and division word problems using real-life examples. It starts with an introduction to word problems, followed by examples involving sliders, burgers, dog food, and desks. Each example demonstrates how to identify whether to use multiplication or division based on the problem's context. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the concept of equal groups and how to apply the correct operation to find totals or individual group sizes.

How many dollars did Ian spend on eight sliders if each cost two dollars?

• 16 dollars

• 12 dollars

• 14 dollars

• 10 dollars

What operation is used to find the total cost of multiple items?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

If four burgers cost twelve dollars in total, how much does one burger cost?

• 6 dollars

• 4 dollars

• 2 dollars

• 3 dollars

What operation do we use to find the cost of one item from the total cost?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

What is the total mass of seven bags of dog food if one bag weighs six kilograms?

• 30 kilograms

• 42 kilograms

• 48 kilograms

• 36 kilograms

To find the total mass of multiple items, which operation should be used?

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

If there are 28 desks arranged in four equal rows, how many desks are in each row?

• 7 desks

• 9 desks

• 6 desks

• 8 desks

What operation is used to find the number of items in each group when given the total?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

When given the number of groups and the number in each group, what operation do you use to find the total?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

When given a total and asked to find how many are in each group, which operation should you choose?

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition