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Basic Word Problems 2


You must know fast multiplication and division to master this topic.
To review, see the Fast Multiplication and Fast Division topics.


Example 1: Multiplication

There are 5 rows of apples, with 2 apples in
each row. How many apples are there in all?
apples
There are 5 rows of apples and 2 apples in each row.
5 rows × 2 apples per row = 10 apples
 
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Example 2: Division

Maria has 12 apples. She wants to put 4
apples in each bag. How many bags does she
need?
bags

Maria has 12 apples. She puts 4 apples in each bag.
12 apples ÷ 4 apples per bag = 3 bags
 
12 apples
4 apples

4 apples

  4 apples

 

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