Multiplication and Division Word Problems Flashcard

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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 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 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 the number of groups you want to divide it into, then divide the total by the number of groups.

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What is the result of 5 multiplied by 6?

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30

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If there are 20 apples and 4 baskets, how many apples will be in each basket?

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Each basket will have 5 apples.

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What is the result of 9 multiplied by 2?

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18

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If there are 36 candies and 6 friends, how many candies will each friend get?

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Each friend will get 6 candies.

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What is the result of 7 multiplied by 3?

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21

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If there are 15 cookies and 5 plates, how many cookies will be on each plate?

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Each plate will have 3 cookies.