Multiplication 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).

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the relevant information to solve it.

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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 (usually multiplication). 4. Write an equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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What does 'estimate' mean in multiplication?

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Estimating in multiplication means finding a rough answer that is close to the exact answer, often by rounding numbers to make calculations easier.

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What is expanded form?

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Expanded form is a way of writing numbers to show the value of each digit. For example, 44,061 in expanded form is (40,000 + 4,000) + (60 + 1).

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If Mr. Matson reads 114 pages a day for 3 days, how many pages does he read?

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Mr. Matson reads 114 pages/day x 3 days = 342 pages.

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If Mr. Matson takes a break for 1 day and then reads for another 3 days, how many pages does he read in total?

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He reads 342 pages in the first 3 days and 342 pages in the next 3 days, totaling 342 + 342 = 684 pages.

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How many pages does Mr. Matson read in total after 1 day break?

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Mr. Matson reads 696 pages in total after 1 day break.

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How many people can 9 cars drop off if each car drops off 2 people?

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9 cars x 2 people/car = 18 people dropped off.

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If each car can carry 6 people, how many people are left in all the cars after dropping off 18 people?

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Total people in 9 cars = 9 cars x 6 people/car = 54 people. After dropping off 18, 54 - 18 = 36 people are left.