A snack table has 12 plates with 8 carrot sticks on each plate. Which operation should you use to find the total carrot sticks?

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Distinguish equal-groups situations from addition or subtraction situations. This 5th Grade Math lesson builds the skill Solve multiplication word problems with a concept card and practice.

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"Choose when multiplication is needed" is a 5th Grade Math lesson in the Multiply whole numbers unit, designed for students around ages 10-11.

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Question

A snack table has 12 plates with 8 carrot sticks on each plate. Which operation should you use to find the total carrot sticks?

Accepted Answer

multiplication