This math topic focuses on solving word problems involving multiplication and division with small integers. Specifically, students are asked to set up equations that represent real-world scenarios involving sharing or grouping items. Problems involve determining how many items each person gets, total quantities, or total weights, given a fixed number of groups or items per group. This includes understanding the relationship between division (distributing items evenly) and multiplication (finding total amounts), thus reinforcing basic arithmetic skills and comprehension of word problems.
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A group of 6 koalas eat 6 grams of apples. Each apple weighs 3 grams. How many apples were eaten?