Multiplication and 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 = 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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If Joey has 18 pieces of candy and eats the same amount each day for 3 days, how much does he eat in one day?

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6 pieces of candy.

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How do you find the total number of items when you have groups of the same size?

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Multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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If there are 3 boxes of prizes and each box has 9 prizes, how many prizes are there in total?

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27 prizes.

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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The formula is: Total = Number of Groups x Number of Items in Each Group.

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If Mrs. Ivey made 28 muffins and shared them on 4 plates, how many muffins are on each plate?

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7 muffins.

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula is: Total = Number of Items ÷ Number of Groups.

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If there are 3 hamburgers in a box and 8 boxes, how many hamburgers are there in total?

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24 hamburgers.

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If there are 3 baskets and each basket has 7 apples, how many apples are there in total?

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21 apples.