Multiplication and Division Flashcard

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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 × 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 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 ÷ 3 means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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What does the term 'factor' mean in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in 3 × 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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What is a product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, the product of 3 and 4 is 12.

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How do you convert a multiplication problem with decimals?

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To convert a multiplication problem with decimals, you can ignore the decimal points, multiply as if they were whole numbers, and then place the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. This means that if you multiply a number by another number, you can divide the product by one of the factors to get the other factor.

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How do you solve a division problem with decimals?

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To solve a division problem with decimals, you can move the decimal point in the divisor to make it a whole number, and then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places.

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What is the equation to find the total cost of items?

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The total cost can be found using the equation: Total Cost = Price per Item × Number of Items.

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If 124 × 39 = 4,836, what is 124 × 3.9?

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124 × 3.9 = 483.6.

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If Cesar buys 2 mangos at $5.40 each, what is the total cost?

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Total Cost = 2 × 5.4 = 10.80.