Thanksgiving Math

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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 does it mean to find the total cost?

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Finding the total cost means adding up the prices of all items to see how much money you need to buy them.

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If each decoration costs $5 and there are 4 decorations, how do you find the total cost?

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You multiply the cost of one decoration ($5) by the number of decorations (4): 5 x 4 = $20.

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What is a serving in a meal?

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A serving is a portion of food that is meant for one person. It helps to know how much food to prepare for everyone.

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How do you calculate the total number of servings if there are 8 dishes with 4 servings each?

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You multiply the number of dishes (8) by the number of servings per dish (4): 8 x 4 = 32 servings.

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What is a kernel?

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A kernel is a single seed of corn. It is the part of the corn cob that can be eaten.

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How do you find the total number of kernels if there are 6 corn cobs with 12 kernels each?

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You multiply the number of corn cobs (6) by the number of kernels per cob (12): 6 x 12 = 72 kernels.

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What is a basket in terms of counting items?

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A basket is a container that holds items. In math problems, it can represent a group of items that can be counted.

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If Tom has 3 baskets with 10 apples each, how do you find the total number of apples?

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You multiply the number of baskets (3) by the number of apples in each basket (10): 3 x 10 = 30 apples.

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What is a bag in terms of counting items?

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A bag is a container that holds items, similar to a basket, and can be used to group items for counting.