Multiplication and Word problems

Multipliation is a faster way to add the same number over and over again.
To identify a multiplication word problem. Follow these moves.

GROUP SIZE: the group size is the number of things in a group.
NUMBER OF GROUPS: how many groups there are.

Melanie worked for 3 hours and 5 days. How many hours did she work in total?

1. First you look for the group size and the group size are number 3.
2. Next you look for the number of things in the group and the number of things in a group are number 5

This picture shows the group size and the number of groups. The group size is 3 and the number of group is 5.

L.I To identify and solve multiplication word problems