Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers

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What is the process of multiplying whole numbers?

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Multiplying whole numbers involves taking one number (the multiplicand) and adding it to itself a certain number of times, as indicated by the other number (the multiplier).

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What is the process of dividing whole numbers?

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Dividing whole numbers involves determining how many times one number (the divisor) can fit into another number (the dividend).

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What is the definition of a product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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How do you estimate the number of payments needed to pay off a purchase?

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To estimate the number of payments, divide the total cost of the item by the amount of each payment.

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If a game system costs $1,392 and payments are $67 each, how do you calculate the number of payments?

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Divide $1,392 by $67 to find the number of payments: 1,392 ÷ 67 = 20.8, which rounds to approximately 21 payments.

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How do you calculate the total number of items in equal groups?

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Multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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If there are 12 rows of strawberry plants with 138 plants in each row, how do you find the total number of plants?

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Multiply the number of rows (12) by the number of plants per row (138): 12 × 138 = 1,656.

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Dividend ÷ Divisor = Quotient.

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How do you solve a division problem like 3,648 ÷ 32?

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Perform long division or use a calculator to divide 3,648 by 32, which equals 114.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations; multiplying a number by another gives a product, while dividing the product by one of the numbers returns the other number.