options: Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems in situations involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

Interpret products of whole numbers, e.g., interpret 5 × 7 as the total number of objects in 5 groups of 7 objects each. For example, describe a context in which a total number of objects can be expressed as 5 × 7.

Interpret whole-number quotients of whole numbers, e.g., interpret 56 ÷ 8 as the number of objects in each share when 56 objects are partitioned equally into 8 shares, or as a number of shares when 56 objects are partitioned into equal shares of 8 objects each. For example, describe a context in which a number of shares or a number of groups can be expressed as 56 ÷ 8.

Determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation relating three whole numbers. For example, determine the unknown number that makes the equation true in each of the equations 8 × ? = 48, 5 = �� ÷ 3, 6 × 6 = ?.
problem_activity: Problem 1
For each of the following problems,
Decide if it can be solved using multiplication or division. Explain your thinking.
For each word problem that can be solved using multiplication or division, represent it using an equation with a letter standing for the unknown quantity.
Solve.
a.   Nadeem is reading a book. It takes him 7 minutes to read each page. How many minutes will it take for Nadeem to read 10 pages?
b.   Helen spent some money on her 3 grandchildren at the fair. If she spent a total of $12, how much did she spend on each grandchild?
c.   Kiara is making saris. She has 30 meters of fabric and needs 5 meters to make each sari. How many saris can Kiara make?
Problem 2
For each part below, write a word problem that can be represented with the given expression.
a.
$$4 \times 6$$
b.
$$15 \div 3$$


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