Which real-world scenario can be described by the algebraic expression 4w?

The expression 4w means 4 multiplied by w. Buying w items at $4 each costs 4 × w dollars, so this scenario matches the expression. Giving away 4 dollars or 4 items involves subtraction, while dividing w items among 4 friends represents w ÷ 4.

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