Multiplication / Division Word Problems

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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) which equals 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 3 (12 ÷ 3) means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the quantities involved, determine how many times one quantity is being multiplied by another, and then perform the multiplication.

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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 quantity and the number of equal parts you need to divide it into, then perform the division.

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What is the formula for finding the total cost of items?

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Total Cost = Number of Items x Cost per Item.

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If a pet store sold 74 puppies at $60 each, how do you find the total money made?

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Multiply the number of puppies (74) by the cost per puppy ($60): 74 x 60 = $4,440.

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How do you calculate the total number of crayons if each student brings 2 boxes?

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Multiply the number of students by the number of boxes each brings, then multiply by the number of colors in each box.

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What is the average speed formula?

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Average Speed = Total Distance ÷ Total Time.

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If Marc drove 448 miles in 8 hours, how do you find his average speed?

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Divide the total distance (448 miles) by the total time (8 hours): 448 ÷ 8 = 56 miles per hour.

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What does 'three times as many' mean?

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It means to multiply the quantity by 3. For example, if someone has 8 markers, three times as many would be 8 x 3 = 24 markers.