Identifying multiplication

Multiplication is an easy way to count a lot of the same number. 
To identify multiplication word problem follow these steps.

1.  First look for the group size as in how many things there are in the group.

2. Mealanie worked 3 hours at work for 5 days. 3 is the group size.

3. Melanie worked 3 hours for 5 days. 5 is the number of groups.