Multiplication & Division 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 division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 4 (12 ÷ 4) means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the total number of groups and how many are in each group, then multiply those two numbers.

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How do you solve a division word problem?

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To solve a division word problem, identify the total amount and how many groups you want to split it into, then divide the total by the number of groups.

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If there are 5 rows of tulips and 35 tulips in total, how do you find out how many tulips are in each row?

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You divide the total number of tulips (35) by the number of rows (5). So, 35 ÷ 5 = 7 tulips per row.

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In a volleyball tournament, if there are 7 teams with 6 players each, how do you find the total number of players?

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You multiply the number of teams (7) by the number of players per team (6). So, 7 x 6 = 42 players.

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If a dog gets 5 treats a day and there are 8 dogs, how do you find the total number of treats given out?

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You multiply the number of dogs (8) by the number of treats each dog gets (5). So, 8 x 5 = 40 treats.

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How do you find out how many teams can be formed from 21 people if each team has 3 members?

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You divide the total number of people (21) by the number of members per team (3). So, 21 ÷ 3 = 7 teams.

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If Parker buys 6 books every month, how do you find out how many books he buys in 8 months?

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You multiply the number of books bought each month (6) by the number of months (8). So, 6 x 8 = 48 books.

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What is a word problem in math?

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