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 compared to another by multiplication, often expressed as 'times as many' or 'times more than.'

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If Mason made 7 goals and Justin made 5 times as many, how do you calculate the number of goals Justin made?

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To find the number of goals Justin made, multiply Mason's goals by 5: 7 goals * 5 = 35 goals.

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What is the formula to find a quantity that is 'n times' another quantity?

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The formula is: Quantity = n * (other quantity).

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If Leah sold 6 tickets and Maya sold 5 times as many, how many tickets did Maya sell?

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Maya sold 6 tickets * 5 = 30 tickets.

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What does '4 times more than 9' mean in mathematical terms?

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It means to take 9 and multiply it by 4, resulting in 36.

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How do you express '9 times as many' mathematically?

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You express it as: Quantity = 9 * (base quantity).

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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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Multiply Dennis's score by 9: 5 points * 9 = 45 points.

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What is the relationship between Don's cupcakes and Josh's cupcakes if Josh has 10 times as many as Don?

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If Don has 9 cupcakes, then Josh has 9 cupcakes * 10 = 90 cupcakes.

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How can you represent a problem involving multiplicative comparison in an equation?

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You can represent it as: (Quantity A) = (Multiplier) * (Quantity B).

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What is the importance of understanding multiplicative comparisons in real-life situations?

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Understanding multiplicative comparisons helps in making sense of ratios, proportions, and scaling in various contexts, such as finance, cooking, and sports.