Multiplication 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 a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation in words and requires multiplication to find the solution.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what operation to use (usually multiplication). 4. Write the equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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If a box contains 24 items and you have 12 boxes, how many items do you have in total?

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24 x 12 = 288 items.

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What is the product of 7 and 8?

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7 x 8 = 56.

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How can you estimate the product of two numbers?

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Round each number to the nearest ten or hundred, then multiply the rounded numbers to get an estimated product.

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What is the total cost if one item costs $15 and you buy 4 items?

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15 x 4 = $60.

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If a farmer has 5 fields and plants 200 seeds in each field, how many seeds does he plant in total?

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5 x 200 = 1,000 seeds.

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What is the meaning of 'factor' 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 x 4, both 3 and 4 are factors.

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What is the meaning of 'product' in multiplication?

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