Multiplication Word Problems — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Grade 3: 6 boxes of 9 crayons, then 3 break. How many remain?
A) 51
B) 54
C) 48
D) 57
Grade 3 two-step: 6 times 9 equals 54, and 54 minus 3 equals 51.
2. Grade 3: 4 bags of 8 marbles, then 5 more are added. Total?
A) 32
B) 37
C) 40
D) 35
Grade 3 two-step: 4 times 8 equals 32, and 32 plus 5 equals 37.
3. Grade 3: 5 plates of 6 cookies, then 4 are eaten. How many left?
A) 24
B) 30
C) 26
D) 34
Grade 3 two-step: 5 times 6 equals 30, and 30 minus 4 equals 26.
4. Grade 3: 3 rows of 7 stickers, then 2 more join. Total now?
A) 21
B) 19
C) 25
D) 23
Grade 3 two-step: 3 times 7 equals 21, and 21 plus 2 equals 23.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. Grade 3: 6 x 9 gives a first-step product of 54 crayons.
Grade 3 product: 6 times 9 equals 54 as the first-step total.
2. Grade 3: after 3 crayons break, 54 minus 3 leaves 51 crayons.
Grade 3 two-step: 54 minus 3 equals 51 remaining crayons.
3. Grade 3: 4 x 8 gives a product of 32 marbles first.
Grade 3 product: 4 factor times 8 factor equals 32 marbles.
4. Grade 3: 32 plus 5 extra marbles equals 37 marbles total.
Grade 3 two-step: 32 plus 5 equals 37 marbles altogether.
5. Grade 3: the two steps are multiply then add or subtract.
Grade 3 two-step problems use multiply then add or subtract next.