Multiplication 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 a word problem in mathematics?

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

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what operation to use (usually multiplication). 4. Write an equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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If a florist made 47 bouquets on Monday and 4 times as many on Friday, how many bouquets did they make on Friday?

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188 bouquets (47 x 4 = 188).

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Eric collected 54 Pokemon cards, and Everett collected 36 times as many. How many cards did Everett collect?

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1,944 cards (54 x 36 = 1,944).

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Carrie sent 38 text messages, and her sister sent 5 times as many. How many text messages did they send in all?

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228 text messages (38 + (38 x 5) = 228).

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Kimberly packed 24 bags of dog treats with 16 treats in each bag. What is the total number of treats?

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384 treats (24 x 16 = 384).

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What is a partial product in multiplication?

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A partial product is the result of multiplying a single digit of one factor by the entire other factor, used in the process of long multiplication.

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What does 'times' mean in a multiplication word problem?

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'Times' indicates multiplication, meaning you should multiply the numbers mentioned in the problem.

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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.