Multiplication Word Problems — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
3 groups of 4 cookies makes 7 cookies in all.
Corrected: 3 groups of 4 cookies makes 12 cookies in all.
In Grade 3, groups of signals multiplication, so 3 times 4 equals 12.
2. Fix the sentence:
A array of 2 rows and 5 chairs shows 2 + 5.
Corrected: An array of 2 rows and 5 chairs shows 2 x 5.
Grade 3 arrays use multiplication, and an array starts with an, not a.
3. Fix the sentence:
Five bags with 2 apples each has 5 apples total.
Corrected: Five bags with 2 apples each has 10 apples total.
For Grade 3, 5 bags times 2 apples each equals 10 apples in total.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. 2 groups of 3 pencils equal 6 pencils.
Grade 3 uses groups of to mean multiply, and 2 x 3 = 6.
2. An array with 4 rows of 2 stars has 8 stars.
In Grade 3 arrays, 4 rows x 2 stars = 8 stars total.
3. 3 times 5 equals 15.
Grade 3 word problems use times for x, so 3 x 5 = 15.
4. 5 plates with 2 cookies each make 10 cookies.
Grade 3 each-problems multiply, so 5 x 2 = 10 cookies.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. In Grade 3, 4 groups of 3 pens equals 12 pens.
True False
Groups of means multiply in Grade 3, and 4 x 3 = 12.
2. In Grade 3, 2 rows of 5 seats is the same as 2 + 5 seats.
True False
Grade 3 arrays multiply rows by columns, so 2 x 5 = 10, not 2 + 5 = 7.
3. In Grade 3, the word each often signals multiplication in word problems.
True False
When every group is equal, Grade 3 students multiply to find the total.