Multiplication Word Problems — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Grade 3: which story matches 5 x 8 = 40 as a product?
A) 5 tables each hold 8 books, total 40 books
B) 5 books are added to 8 books on one shelf
C) 40 books share between 5 friends equally
D) 8 books are taken from 5 full shelves daily
Grade 3 equal groups: 5 tables times 8 books each equals 40 books total.
2. Grade 3: which equation fits '6 rows of 4 carrots in the garden'?
A) 6 + 4 = 10
B) 6 x 4 = 24
C) 6 - 4 = 2
D) 4 / 6 = 0
Grade 3 array: 6 rows times 4 carrots equals a product of 24 carrots.
3. Grade 3: which story best matches the equation 3 x 7 = 21?
A) 3 kids share 7 apples fairly
B) 7 kids each get 3 stickers
C) 3 crates hold 7 oranges each
D) 21 pens split into 7 packs
Grade 3 equal groups: 3 crates times 7 oranges matches the 21 product.
4. Grade 3: a box has 4 layers of 9 chocolates; which equation fits?
A) 4 + 9 = 13
B) 9 - 4 = 5
C) 4 / 9 = 0
D) 4 x 9 = 36
Grade 3 equal groups: 4 layers times 9 chocolates equals 36 chocolates.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. Grade 3: the product of 5 x 8 is 40 items in the story.
Grade 3 product: 5 factor times 8 factor equals 40 total items.
2. Grade 3: 6 rows of 4 carrots gives a product of 24 carrots.
Grade 3 array: 6 rows times 4 carrots equals 24 carrots in the garden.
3. Grade 3: 3 crates of 7 oranges gives a product of 21 oranges.
Grade 3 equal groups: 3 crates times 7 oranges equals 21 oranges total.
4. Grade 3: 4 layers of 9 chocolates gives a product of 36.
Grade 3 equal groups: 4 layers times 9 chocolates equals 36 chocolates.
5. Grade 3: a story has factors 5 and 8 with product 40 items.
Grade 3 vocabulary: factors 5 and 8 multiplied give a product of 40.