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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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the total number of groups and how many are in each group, then multiply those two numbers.

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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 amount and how many groups you want to divide it into, then divide the total by the number of groups.

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If Jordan bought 4 boxes with 5 Hot Wheels each, how many Hot Wheels does he have?

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20 Hot Wheels (4 x 5 = 20).

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If Mrs. Wolfe has 24 bags of fruit snacks and 6 students, how many bags can each student have?

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4 bags (24 ÷ 6 = 4).

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If Becky has 33 cookies and shares them with 11 children, how many cookies does each child get?

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3 cookies (33 ÷ 11 = 3).

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If Amy has 6 bouncy balls and shares them with 2 friends, how many does each get?

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2 bouncy balls (6 ÷ 3 = 2).

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If John and his 3 friends eat 2 pieces of pizza each, how many pieces do they eat together?

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8 pieces (4 x 2 = 8).

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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The formula for multiplication is: Total = Number of groups x Number in each group.