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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When do you use multiplication in word problems?

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You use multiplication when you need to find the total number of items in equal groups. For example, if there are 5 bags with 4 apples each, you multiply 5 by 4 to find the total apples.

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When do you use division in word problems?

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You use division when you need to split a total into equal parts or find out how many items are in each group. For example, if you have 20 cookies and want to share them with 4 friends, you divide 20 by 4.

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What is the multiplication sentence for 5 pens with 9 goats each?

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The multiplication sentence is 5 x 9 = 45. This means there are 45 goats in total.

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What is the division sentence for 81 flowers split into 9 vases?

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The division sentence is 81 ÷ 9 = 9. This means there are 9 flowers in each vase.

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If Sophia and Maddie baked 40 cookies and shared them equally, how many cookies does each get?

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Each girl gets 20 cookies. This is found by dividing 40 by 2.

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How many pumpkin seeds did Abigail plant in each row if she planted 30 seeds in 5 rows?

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Abigail planted 6 seeds in each row. This is found by dividing 30 by 5.

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If there are 35 campers sharing 5 tents, how many campers are in each tent?

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There are 7 campers in each tent. This is found by dividing 35 by 5.

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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 in Each Group.