4th Grade Multiplication Word Problems(Multi-digit by One digit)

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of the same number. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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What does it mean to solve a word problem?

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Solving a word problem involves reading a story or scenario, identifying the mathematical operation needed, and calculating the answer based on the information given.

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How do you find the total number of items in multiple groups?

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To find the total number of items in multiple groups, multiply the number of items in one group by the number of groups. For example, if there are 5 boxes with 10 apples each, the total is 5 x 10 = 50 apples.

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What is a multi-digit number?

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A multi-digit number is a number that has two or more digits. For example, 23, 145, and 6789 are all multi-digit numbers.

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What is a one-digit number?

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A one-digit number is a number that has only one digit, ranging from 0 to 9. Examples include 3, 7, and 0.

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How do you calculate the total when given a price per item?

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To calculate the total cost when given a price per item, multiply the price of one item by the number of items. For example, if one toy costs $5 and you buy 3 toys, the total cost is 5 x 3 = $15.

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What does 'times as many' mean in a word problem?

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'Times as many' indicates multiplication. For example, if one person saw 4 butterflies and another saw 3 times as many, you would calculate 3 x 4 = 12 butterflies.

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How do you determine how many are left after selling some items?

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To determine how many items are left after selling some, subtract the number of items sold from the total number of items. For example, if you start with 20 items and sell 5, you have 20 - 5 = 15 items left.

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What is the formula for finding the total amount saved over time?

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The formula for finding the total amount saved over time is: Total Savings = Amount Saved per Period x Number of Periods. For example, if you save $10 each month for 12 months, your total savings is 10 x 12 = $120.

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What is the relationship between factors and products?

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Factors are the numbers you multiply together to get a product. For example, in the multiplication 4 x 5 = 20, 4 and 5 are factors, and 20 is the product.