Describe similarities and differences between the following story problems by considering how a student who has never dealt with multiplication before might attempt to solve it.
(a)
A box holds 5 candy bars. If there are 7 such boxes, how many total candy bars are there?
(b)
A shelf has cans arranged in a rectangular shape which is 5 cans wide and 7 cans deep. How many cans are on the shelf?
(c)
John has 7 shirts and 5 pants. How many different outfits can he wear?
(d)
John has 7 times as many candies as Cindy does. If Cindy has 5 candies, how many candies does John have?
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