Multiplication Story 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 a multiplication story problem?

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A multiplication story problem is a word problem that requires you to use multiplication to find the answer. It often involves real-life scenarios.

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How do you solve a multiplication story 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 the equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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Kohen bought 3 packs of gum. Each pack contained 6 pieces. How many pieces of gum did Kohen buy?

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Jeff and his sister picked 18 flowers. They put 6 flowers in each vase. How many vases did they use?

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Javier Baez has 55 baseball bats. He divided them into 11 groups. How many bats are in each group?

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Isabella has 48 candies. She puts 6 candies in each bag. How many bags of candy does Isabella have?

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The pet store has 9 puppies. Each puppy drinks 6 cups of water each day. How many cups of water do all of the puppies drink in one day?

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What is the multiplication symbol?

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The multiplication symbol is '×' or '*'. It indicates that two numbers should be multiplied together.

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What does 'divided by' mean in a story problem?

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'Divided by' means to split a number into equal parts. It is the opposite of multiplication.