Chapter 7: Multiplication Story 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 story problem?

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A story problem is a word problem that tells a story to describe a mathematical situation. It requires reading and understanding the context to solve it.

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How do you solve a multiplication story problem?

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To solve a multiplication story problem, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and use multiplication to find the answer.

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If Mario has 9 dimes, how much money does he have?

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90 cents.

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How many pages does T. Rex read if he reads 7 books with 87 pages each?

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609 pages.

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If Jake can fit 45 fish in his tank and each fish costs $5, how much will he spend?

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$225.

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What is the total number of basketballs if Dom has 3 bins with 13 basketballs in each?

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39 basketballs.

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What is the total number of diamonds if the queen has 7 crowns with 32 diamonds each?

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224 diamonds.

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What does 'each' mean in a multiplication story problem?

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'Each' refers to every individual item in a group, indicating that the same quantity applies to all items.

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What is the multiplication equation for 3 bins with 13 basketballs each?

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3 x 13 = 39.