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 multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation where multiplication is needed to find the answer. It usually involves real-life scenarios.

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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 (in this case, multiplication). 4. Write the multiplication equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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If Eric collected 54 Pokemon cards and Everett collected 36 times as many, how do you find out how many cards Everett collected?

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Multiply the number of cards Eric collected (54) by 36. So, 54 x 36 = 1,944 cards.

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What is the formula to calculate total money saved over time?

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Total Money = Amount Saved per Month x Number of Months. For example, if $75 is saved each month for 24 months, the total is 75 x 24 = $1,800.

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What does '3 times as much' mean?

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'3 times as much' means you multiply the original amount by 3. For example, if Grace saw 328 butterflies, then Bailey saw 328 x 3 = 984 butterflies.

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How do you calculate the total earnings from a lemonade stand over a week?

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To find total earnings, simply add up the money earned each day or use the total amount earned in a week.

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If George earned $63 in a week, how do you find out how much Anya made if she earned 23 times more?

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Multiply George's earnings ($63) by 23. So, 63 x 23 = $1,449.

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What is the importance of understanding multiplication in real-life situations?

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Understanding multiplication helps in solving everyday problems, such as calculating total costs, understanding quantities, and making comparisons.

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in 3 x 4 = 12, both 3 and 4 are factors.