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 an estimated product?

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An estimated product is a rough calculation of the result of a multiplication problem, often found by rounding the numbers to make the math easier.

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How do you estimate the product of 927 x 516?

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Round 927 to 900 and 516 to 500. Then multiply: 900 x 500 = 450,000.

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If a theater can seat 460 people, how many tickets are sold in 3 weeks if every seat is filled every day?

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460 seats x 7 days/week x 3 weeks = 9,660 tickets.

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How do you calculate total earnings from selling items?

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Multiply the number of items sold by the price of each item. For example, if 32 jerseys are sold at $50 each, the total is 32 x 50 = $1,600.

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What is the total cost of buying multiple items?

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To find the total cost, multiply the quantity of each item by its price and then add the costs together.

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What is the cost of 20 printers at $300 each?

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20 printers x $300 = $6,000.

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What is the cost of 100 packages of paper at $25 each?

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100 packages x $25 = $2,500.

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What is the combined cost of 20 printers and 100 packages of paper?

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$6,000 (printers) + $2,500 (paper) = $8,500.

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in a narrative form, requiring the reader to extract the necessary information to solve it.