Additive and Multiplicative Comparison (Word Problems)

A ballon is released into the air from a table two feet above the ground.

Is this additive or multiplicative?

• Additive

• Multiplicative

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A bike rider can ride 18 miles per hour.

Is this additive or multiplicative relationship?

• Additive

• Multiplicative

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A wedding planner suggests that there be three hors d' oeurves for each guest at the reception.

Is this additive or multiplicative relationship?

• Additive

• Multiplicative

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An astronaut wears a suit that weighs 20 pounds.

Is this additive or multiplicative relationship?

• Additive

• Multiplicative

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Kenny has 21 coins in his piggy bank. He has 7 less coins in his bank than Casey. Find the number of coins in Casey’s bank.

Is this additive or multiplicative relationship?

• Additive

• Multiplicative

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The total amount earned after babysitting for $12 per hour, where y is the total amount and x is the number of hours.

Is this additive or multiplicative relationship?

• Additive

• Multiplicative

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Farmer Jane’s pumpkin weighs 14 more pounds than Farmer Ed’s pumpkin. Farmer Jane’s pumpkin weighs 51 pounds. Find the weight of Farmer Ed’s pumpkin.

Is this additive or multiplicative relationship?

• Additive

• Multiplicative

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A motor cycle gets 45 miles for every gallon of gas, where y is the total number of miles traveled, and x is the number of gallons of gas.

Is this additive or multiplicative relationship?

• Additive

• Multiplicative

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