Mixed Operation Word Problems

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What is a mixed operation word problem?

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A mixed operation word problem is a math problem that requires the use of more than one mathematical operation (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to find the solution.

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How do you calculate the total cost of multiple items?

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To calculate the total cost of multiple items, multiply the number of items by the cost of each item.

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If Amy bought 7 lollipops at 10 cents each, how much did she pay?

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70 cents

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What is the formula to find the total number of students in groups?

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Total students = Number of groups × Students per group.

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If Mr. Jackson's class has 5 groups of 5 students, how many students are there?

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25 students

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How do you determine how many groups can be formed from a total number of items?

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To determine how many groups can be formed, divide the total number of items by the number of items in each group.

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If Ms. Green has 24 students and wants to group them in 6, how many groups can she make?

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4 groups

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What is the multiplication operation?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times.

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If Susie bought 7 boxes of chocolates with 9 pieces in each, how many pieces did she buy?

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63 pieces

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What is the addition operation?

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Addition is a mathematical operation where two or more numbers are combined to get a total.