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:
Ben buy 3 candy bars at $2 each.
Corrected: Ben buys 3 candy bars at $2 each.
Grade 3 verbs add -s with a singular third-person subject like Ben.
2. Fix the sentence:
The total cost are 6 dollars today.
Corrected: The total cost is 6 dollars today.
Grade 3 subject-verb: 'cost' is singular, so the verb must be 'is'.
3. Fix the sentence:
She paid for 4 pencil with 2 dollars each.
Corrected: She paid for 4 pencils with 2 dollars each.
Grade 3 nouns: 4 requires the plural form pencils for correct grammar.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Grade 3: 3 candy bars at $2 each have a total product of $6.
Grade 3 money: 3 factor times 2 dollars equals a 6-dollar product.
2. Grade 3: 4 pens at $3 each cost 12 dollars in all.
Grade 3 money: 4 pens times 3 dollars equals 12 dollars total.
3. Grade 3: 5 juice boxes at $2 each equal $10 total.
Grade 3 money: 5 boxes times 2 dollars yields a 10-dollar product.
4. Grade 3: 2 books at $7 each cost 14 dollars altogether.
Grade 3 money: 2 factor times 7 dollars equals 14 dollars in all.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Grade 3: 3 apples at $2 each cost $6 total as a product.
True False
Grade 3 money: 3 times 2 equals 6, so the cost statement is true.
2. Grade 3: 4 hats at $5 each cost $9 in total money.
True False
Grade 3 money: 4 times 5 equals 20 dollars, not 9, so it is false.
3. Grade 3: 6 stickers at $1 each give a total product of $6.
True False
Grade 3 money: 6 times 1 equals 6 dollars, confirming the product.