Multiplicative Comparison

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What is a multiplicative comparison?

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A multiplicative comparison is a mathematical relationship where one quantity is expressed as a multiple of another quantity, indicating how many times larger or smaller one quantity is compared to another.

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How do you calculate 'times more than' a number?

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To calculate 'times more than' a number, multiply the original number by the given factor and then add the original number to the result. For example, '7 times more than 6' is calculated as (7 * 6) + 6 = 42.

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If Dennis scored 5 points and Ky-Mani scored 9 times as many, how do you find Ky-Mani's score?

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To find Ky-Mani's score, multiply Dennis's score by 9: 5 * 9 = 45.

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What is the formula to find the total number of items when given a multiple?

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The formula is: Total Items = Number of Groups * Items per Group.

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If there are 6 tables and 6 times as many chairs, how do you calculate the number of chairs?

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Multiply the number of tables by 6: 6 tables * 6 = 36 chairs.

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What does '4 times more than 9' mean?

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'4 times more than 9' means you calculate 4 times 9, which equals 36.

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How do you express a quantity that is '10 times as many' as another quantity?

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To express a quantity that is '10 times as many,' multiply the original quantity by 10.

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If Don has 9 cupcakes and Josh has 10 times as many, how do you find the number of cupcakes Josh has?

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Multiply the number of cupcakes Don has by 10: 9 * 10 = 90 cupcakes.

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What is the difference between 'times more' and 'times as many'?

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'Times more' indicates an increase from the original amount, while 'times as many' refers to a total that includes the original amount multiplied by the factor.

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How can you visualize multiplicative comparisons?

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You can visualize multiplicative comparisons using models such as arrays, bar models, or ratio tables to show the relationship between quantities.