Word Problems

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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 relevant information and perform calculations to find a solution.

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How do you calculate total earnings from selling items?

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To calculate total earnings, multiply the number of items sold by the price of each item. For example, if you sell 6 paintings at $156 each, the total earnings are 6 x 156 = $936.

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What is the formula to find the total number of guests at an event?

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The total number of guests can be found by multiplying the number of tables by the number of chairs per table. For example, 40 tables x 20 chairs = 800 guests.

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How do you determine how much more money is needed to buy items?

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To find out how much more money is needed, first calculate the total cost of the items, then subtract the amount of money already saved. For example, if the total cost is $39 and you have $29, you need $39 - $29 = $10 more.

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What does it mean to divide a length into equal parts?

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Dividing a length into equal parts means splitting the total length into smaller sections that are all the same size. For example, cutting a 35-inch ribbon into 7 equal parts means each part is 35 ÷ 7 = 5 inches long.

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How do you calculate the total cost of a vacation?

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To calculate the total cost of a vacation, add the cost of tickets for all individuals to the cost of accommodation. For example, for 12 tickets at $104 each and 4 nights at $134 per night, the total cost is (12 x 104) + (4 x 134) = $1,784.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that involves splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 20 ÷ 4 means dividing 20 into 4 equal parts, which equals 5.

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What is the importance of reading a word problem carefully?

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Reading a word problem carefully is important to understand what is being asked, identify the relevant information, and determine the correct mathematical operations needed to solve it.

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What is a total cost?

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Total cost is the sum of all expenses incurred in a transaction or activity. It includes all individual costs added together.