Basic Multiplication Word Problems Multiples of 10s

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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 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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What does it mean to multiply by 10?

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Multiplying by 10 means to increase a number ten times. For example, 5 multiplied by 10 equals 50.

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How do you solve a word problem involving multiplication?

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To solve a word problem involving multiplication, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and then multiply the relevant numbers.

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If Charlie volunteers for 80 minutes each week for 5 weeks, how do you find the total minutes?

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Multiply 80 minutes by 5 weeks: 80 x 5 = 400 minutes.

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What is the total number of rocks if Ida makes 8 piles of 30 rocks?

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Multiply 8 by 30: 8 x 30 = 240 rocks.

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How many cards does Nathan have if he has 4 boxes with 50 cards each?

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Multiply 4 by 50: 4 x 50 = 200 cards.

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If Ryan buys 7 packs of marbles with 10 marbles in each pack, how many marbles does he have?

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Multiply 7 by 10: 7 x 10 = 70 marbles.

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What is the total number of basketballs if the PE teacher buys 7 boxes with 60 basketballs each?

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Multiply 7 by 60: 7 x 60 = 420 basketballs.

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What is a multiple of 10?

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A multiple of 10 is any number that can be divided by 10 without a remainder, such as 10, 20, 30, etc.

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by dividing the result by one of the numbers you multiplied. If it gives you the other number, your answer is correct.