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Solving word problems
This task is about solving multiplication word problems.
Solve the following word problems below. An equation is given for the first two to help you.
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a) A licorice strap is 40 cm long.
8 ×
= 40
a) A licorice strap is 40 cm long.
8 ×
= 40
How many 8 cm pieces could it be cut into?
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b) All the helpers at the fair wore a 6 cm piece of red ribbon. 54 cm of ribbon was used.
6 ×
= 54
b) All the helpers at the fair wore a 6 cm piece of red ribbon. 54 cm of ribbon was used.
6 ×
= 54
How many helpers were there?
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c) Kerrin had 35 metres of string. He cut it into 5 equal lengths.
c) Kerrin had 35 metres of string. He cut it into 5 equal lengths.
i) How long was each piece?
metres
ii) Write down an equation to describe how Kerrin cut his string.
The equation should use multiplication like the examples before.
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d) i) Complete the following word problem for this equation:
6 ×
= 24
d) i) Complete the following word problem for this equation:
6 ×
= 24
Josiah has 24 marbles. He then ...
ii) What number is missing from the equation?