3.4K - One Step Word Problems (Multiply and Divide)

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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 4 (12 ÷ 4) means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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How do you solve a one-step multiplication word problem?

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

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How do you solve a one-step division word problem?

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To solve a one-step division word problem, identify the total amount and the number of equal groups, then divide the total by the number of groups.

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What is the product of 5 and 9?

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The product of 5 and 9 is 45.

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What is the quotient of 72 divided by 6?

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The quotient of 72 divided by 6 is 12.

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If each pen has 9 goats and there are 5 pens, how many goats are there in total?

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There are 45 goats in total (5 pens x 9 goats each = 45 goats).

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If Guillermo played 4 games each week for 8 weeks, how many games did he play?

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Guillermo played 32 games in total (4 games/week x 8 weeks = 32 games).

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If there are 9 pieces of candy in each of 8 goody bags, how many pieces of candy are there in all?

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There are 72 pieces of candy in total (9 pieces/bag x 8 bags = 72 pieces).

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If Mrs. Bartos has 72 index cards and arranges them in 6 equal stacks, how many cards are in each stack?

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There are 12 index cards in each stack (72 cards ÷ 6 stacks = 12 cards/stack).