Multiplication and Division Word Problems Practice

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 4 (12 ÷ 4) means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the necessary information to solve it.

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What is a divisor?

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A divisor is a number that divides another number without leaving a remainder. For example, in the division 12 ÷ 3 = 4, 3 is the divisor.

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a number that can be multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in the multiplication 3 x 4 = 12, both 3 and 4 are factors of 12.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the total number of groups and the number in each group, then multiply these two numbers.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total amount and the number of equal parts, then divide the total by the number of parts.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, the product of 3 and 4 is 12.

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What is the equation for finding how many friends can get cards if you have 32 cards and give 8 to each friend?

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The equation is 32 ÷ 8 = n, where n is the number of friends.

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If you have 20 cookbooks and put 4 on each shelf, what equation do you use to find the number of shelves?

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The equation is 20 ÷ 4 = n, where n is the number of shelves.