Multiplication and Division Word Problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3) which equals 12.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that represents the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 3 (12 ÷ 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 quantities involved, determine what is being multiplied, and then perform the multiplication to find the total.

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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 quantity and the number of equal parts, then divide the total by the number of parts to find the size of each part.

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What is the formula for finding the total cost of multiple items?

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Total Cost = Number of Items x Cost per Item.

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If a box holds 25 pounds of food, how do you find out how many boxes are needed for 2,350 pounds?

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Divide the total weight by the weight each box can hold: Number of Boxes = Total Weight ÷ Weight per Box.

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What does it mean to divide equally?

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Dividing equally means distributing a total amount into equal parts so that each part is the same size.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you multiply a number by another, dividing the product by one of those numbers will give you the other number.

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using division. If you multiply two numbers and then divide the product by one of the numbers, you should get the other number.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring interpretation and problem-solving.