Multiplication and 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 3 (12 ÷ 3) means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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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 items are in each group. Then multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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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 the number of equal parts you want to divide it into. Then divide the total amount by the number of parts.

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If a pack of markers costs $12, how much do 3 packs cost?

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3 packs of markers cost $36 (3 x $12 = $36).

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If Eliza has 27 flowers and shares them with 3 friends, how many flowers does each friend get?

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Each friend gets 9 flowers (27 ÷ 3 = 9).

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If you have 5 packs of jelly beans with 9 jelly beans in each, how many jelly beans do you have?

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You have 45 jelly beans (5 x 9 = 45).

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If there are 40 jelly beans organized into 8 groups, how many jelly beans are in each group?

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There are 5 jelly beans in each group (40 ÷ 8 = 5).

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Michele has 70 feet of ribbon. If she cuts it into 10 equal pieces, how long is each piece?

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Each piece of ribbon is 7 feet long (70 ÷ 10 = 7).

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What is the formula for multiplication?

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The formula for multiplication is: Total = Number of Groups x Number of Items per Group.