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Title: Multiplication

Grade 4+ Lesson s3-l5

Explanation: The best way to understand multiplication is by looking at some definitions. Take turns and read each definition for easy understanding.

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Definition: Multiplication

Multiplication, a fundamental arithmetic operation, is all about combining groups of numbers.
It’s characterized by three main components: the multiplicand, the multiplier, and the product.
The multiplicand is the number being multiplied, the multiplier is the number by which the multiplicand is being multiplied, and the product is the result of the multiplication.
To use the '×' symbol to describe this operation, pronounced as "times".

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Explanation:

In this image, Sita bought a chain for $160. She wants to buy three more chains at the same price, making the total cost for three chains $480.