This Grade 3 division word problems worksheet emphasizes writing equations and checking work with inverse multiplication. Students choose correct division sentences and solve multi-step Grade 3 CCSS 3.OA.3 problems using dividends like 48 and 72. Learners verify quotients with fact families, strengthening reasoning about divisors, dividends, and equations through structured practice tasks that build strong Grade 3 division fluency. This Grade 3 printable is perfect for classroom practice or homework.
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Division Word Problems
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Grade 3: Which equation fits: 28 seats in 4 equal rows has how many per row?
A) 28 + 4 = ?
B) 28 - 4 = ?
C) 28 divided by 4 = ?
D) 28 times 4 = ?
2. Grade 3: Check 54 divided by 6 equals 9 by using which multiplication?
A) 6 + 9 = 15
B) 6 times 9 = 54
C) 54 - 9 = 45
D) 9 divided by 6 = 1
3. Grade 3: 48 books on 6 shelves, then 3 more per shelf. Total per shelf?
A) 9
B) 10
C) 11
D) 12
4. Grade 3: A store packs 72 pens in 8 equal boxes and sells 2 boxes. How many pens sold?
A) 9
B) 16
C) 18
D) 20
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. Grade 3: The equation for 28 seats in 4 rows is 28 divided by 4 equals 7.
2. Grade 3: Check 54 divided by 6 equals 9 by computing 6 times 9 equals 54.
3. Grade 3: 48 divided by 6 equals 8, plus 3 per shelf gives 11 per shelf.
4. Grade 3: 72 pens in 8 boxes means 72 divided by 8 equals 9 pens per box.
5. Grade 3: Selling 2 boxes of 9 pens totals 18 pens sold.
Division Word Problems
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Grade 3: Which equation fits: 28 seats in 4 equal rows has how many per row?
A) 28 + 4 = ?
B) 28 - 4 = ?
C) 28 divided by 4 = ?
D) 28 times 4 = ?
2. Grade 3: Check 54 divided by 6 equals 9 by using which multiplication?
A) 6 + 9 = 15
B) 6 times 9 = 54
C) 54 - 9 = 45
D) 9 divided by 6 = 1
3. Grade 3: 48 books on 6 shelves, then 3 more per shelf. Total per shelf?
A) 9
B) 10
C) 11
D) 12
4. Grade 3: A store packs 72 pens in 8 equal boxes and sells 2 boxes. How many pens sold?
A) 9
B) 16
C) 18
D) 20
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) Grade 3: The equation for 28 seats in 4 rows is 28 divided by 4 equals 7.
2) Grade 3: Check 54 divided by 6 equals 9 by computing 6 times 9 equals 54.
3) Grade 3: 48 divided by 6 equals 8, plus 3 per shelf gives 11 per shelf.
4) Grade 3: 72 pens in 8 boxes means 72 divided by 8 equals 9 pens per box.
5) Grade 3: Selling 2 boxes of 9 pens totals 18 pens sold.
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