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

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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 are in each group, then multiply those two numbers.

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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 how many groups you want to split it into, then divide the total by the number of groups.

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If each pizza has 7 slices, how many pizzas do you need for 21 slices?

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You need 3 pizzas because 21 slices ÷ 7 slices per pizza = 3 pizzas.

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If James wrote 3 problems on each of 12 pages, how many problems did he write?

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James wrote 36 problems because 3 problems per page x 12 pages = 36 problems.

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If each cup of coffee costs 4 dollars and Brittany bought 3 cups, how much did she spend?

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Brittany spent 12 dollars because 4 dollars per cup x 3 cups = 12 dollars.

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If there are 3 boxes of prizes with 9 prizes in each box, how many prizes are there in total?

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There are 27 prizes because 3 boxes x 9 prizes per box = 27 prizes.

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If Mrs. Ivey made 28 muffins and shared them on 4 plates, how many muffins are on each plate?

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There are 7 muffins on each plate because 28 muffins ÷ 4 plates = 7 muffins per plate.

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What is a key step in solving word problems?

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A key step is to read the problem carefully and identify what is being asked.