Chapter 7: Multiplication Story Problems

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.

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.

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

90 cents.

609 pages.

$225.

39 basketballs.

224 diamonds.

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

3 x 13 = 39.