Multiplication, division, and more complex problem-solving strategies for third grade students.
Some problems need both multiplication and division! You might have to multiply first, then divide, or the other way around.
Combining these skills helps you solve tricky problems in games, shopping, and more!
If 5 friends each get 4 stickers, how many stickers in total? \(5 \times 4 = 20\). If you share these 20 stickers among 4 friends, each gets \(20 \div 4 = 5\).
You bake 24 cupcakes and pack 3 in each box. How many boxes do you need? \(24 \div 3 = 8\).
Sometimes you need both multiplication and division to solve a problem.