Multiplication Word Problems (Multi-digit by One digit)

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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 does it mean to multiply a multi-digit number by a one-digit number?

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It means to take a number with multiple digits (like 75) and multiply it by a single-digit number (like 9), which can be done using strategies like breaking the multi-digit number into parts.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and then perform the multiplication operation.

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If Tom multiplied 75 x 10 and got 750, what should he do next to find 75 x 9?

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He should subtract a group of 75 from 750.

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How many books can fit on 90 shelves if each shelf holds 45 books?

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To find the total, multiply 90 by 45, which equals 4050 books.

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If Kenny got 56 mosquito bites and this is 8 times as many as Scott, how do you find out how many bites Scott got?

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Divide 56 by 8 to find Scott's bites, which equals 7.

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How much money did the pet store make if they sold 74 puppies at $60 each?

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Multiply 74 by 60 to find the total earnings, which equals $4,440.

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What is a dozen?

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A dozen is a group of 12 items.

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How many eggs are in 2 dozens?

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There are 24 eggs in 2 dozens (2 x 12 = 24).

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What is the first step in solving a multiplication word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.