4. There are 82 packs of gum for sale at the corner store. Each pack has 8 sticks of gum. How many sticks of gum are there for sale at the comer store?

To find the total number of sticks of gum, simply multiply the number of packs by the number of sticks in each pack. So, 82 packs times 8 sticks per pack gives you a total of 656 sticks of gum! That's a whole lot of gum to keep your breath fresh. If you ever find yourself with a similar multiplication problem, remember the distributive property! Break it down into smaller, more manageable calculations. For instance, you could visualize it as (80 packs + 2 packs) times 8, and tackle each part separately before adding them together. This can help prevent confusion and ensure you get the right answer!