Multiplicative Comparisons word problems

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What is a multiplicative comparison?

Back

A multiplicative comparison is when we compare two quantities by using multiplication, often expressed as 'times as many as'.

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If a plant is 8 cm tall and another plant is 5 times as tall, how do you find the height of the second plant?

Back

Multiply the height of the first plant by 5: 8 cm x 5 = 40 cm.

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What does it mean when we say '36 is nine times as many as four'?

Back

It means that if you multiply 4 by 9, you get 36.

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How do you express 'five times as many as seven' mathematically?

Back

5 x 7 = 35.

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If Julia has 8 gumballs and Gina has 2 times as many, how do you calculate Gina's gumballs?

Back

Multiply Julia's gumballs by 2: 8 x 2 = 16.

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What is the equation for '4 times as many as 5'?

Back

4 x 5 = 20.

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How can you represent 'twice as many' mathematically?

Back

If x is the original amount, then 'twice as many' is represented as 2x.

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What is the result of 3 times 4?

Back

3 x 4 = 12.

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If a box contains 10 apples and you have 3 boxes, how many apples do you have in total?

Back

10 apples x 3 boxes = 30 apples.

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What does '4 times as many as 6' equal?

Back

4 x 6 = 24.