Basic Multiplication Word Problems Multiples of 10s

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does it mean to multiply by 10?

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Multiplying by 10 means you are adding a number to itself 10 times. For example, 5 x 10 = 50.

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If there are 10 apples in a basket, how many apples are there in 3 baskets?

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30 apples (10 x 3 = 30).

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What is the value of 5 x 10?

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50.

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How do you solve a word problem involving multiplication?

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Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers and what they represent, and then use multiplication to find the answer.

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If a pack of stickers has 10 stickers, how many stickers are in 6 packs?

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60 stickers (10 x 6 = 60).

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What is the product of 4 and 10?

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40.

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If a teacher gives 10 pencils to each of her 5 students, how many pencils does she give in total?

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50 pencils (10 x 5 = 50).

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What is 3 x 10?

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30.

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If a box contains 10 toys, how many toys are there in 8 boxes?

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80 toys (10 x 8 = 80).