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3rd grade

Course: 3rd grade > Unit 4

Lesson 3: Relating multiplication and division

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Relate division to multiplication word problems

CCSS.Math: 3.OA.A.3, 3.OA.B.6

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There are 45 books on the bookcase in Riya's bedroom. Each shelf on the bookcase has 9 books.

Which equations would help us find out how many shelves are on the bookcase?

(Choice A)
9, divided by, 45, equals, question mark
(Choice B)
9, times, 45, equals, question mark
(Choice C)
45, divided by, 9, equals, question mark
(Choice D)
9, times, question mark, equals, 45

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