Multiplication and Division Word Problems

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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 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 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 is expanded form in multiplication?

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Expanded form in multiplication breaks down a number into its place values. For example, 3,472 in expanded form is (3,000 + 400 + 70 + 2).

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the quantities involved, determine if you need to multiply, and then set up the equation based on the problem's context.

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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 quantity and the number of equal parts, then divide the total by the number of parts to find the size of each part.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If you multiply a number by another, you can divide the product by one of the numbers to get the other number.

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If Nana has ₱1235 and her brother has twice as much, how do you find the amount her brother has?

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To find the amount, multiply Nana's amount by 2: ₱1235 x 2 = ₱2470.

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How do you find the length of each part when dividing a total length?

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To find the length of each part, divide the total length by the number of parts. For example, 372 inches ÷ 4 = 93 inches.

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What is the cost of an item if another item costs 8 times as much?

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To find the cost, multiply the cost of the first item by 8. For example, if a printer costs ₱4615, then the TV costs ₱4615 x 8 = ₱36,920.

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How do you find the number of items in each group when dividing into equal groups?

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To find the number of items in each group, divide the total number of items by the number of groups. For example, 144 mini erasers ÷ 6 groups = 24 erasers per group.