Multiplication Story Problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times. It is often referred to as repeated addition.

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What is a multiplication story problem?

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A multiplication story problem is a word problem that requires the use of multiplication to find the solution, often involving real-life scenarios.

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How do you identify the numbers to multiply in a story problem?

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To identify the numbers to multiply, look for keywords that indicate groups or sets, such as 'each', 'total', 'in all', or 'per'. These often signal that multiplication is needed.

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If a problem states 'each student has 4 pencils' and there are 6 students, how do you set up the multiplication equation?

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You would set up the equation as 6 (students) x 4 (pencils per student) = total number of pencils.

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What is the product of 6 and 4?

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The product of 6 and 4 is 24.

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In the context of story problems, what does the term 'total' usually refer to?

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In story problems, 'total' usually refers to the overall amount obtained after performing the necessary calculations, often through addition or multiplication.

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How can you check your answer after solving a multiplication story problem?

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You can check your answer by using the inverse operation (division) to see if dividing the total by one of the factors gives you the other factor.

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What is the multiplication equation for the problem: 'A bakery sold 5 cakes, and each cake had 8 slices'?

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The multiplication equation is 5 (cakes) x 8 (slices per cake) = total slices.

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What is the total number of slices if a bakery sold 5 cakes with 8 slices each?

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The total number of slices is 40.

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What is a common keyword that indicates multiplication in a story problem?

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A common keyword that indicates multiplication is 'each'.