Multiplication Word Problems — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. 7 bags with 8 apples each have 56 apples in all.
Grade 3 equal-groups problems multiply, so 7 x 8 = 56.
2. 6 rows of 9 seats have 54 seats.
Grade 3 arrays multiply 6 x 9 = 54 seats.
3. 4 shelves with 7 books each hold 28 books.
Grade 3 word problems with each multiply, so 4 x 7 = 28 books.
4. 3 boxes with 9 crayons each contain 27 crayons.
Grade 3 equal-groups multiply, so 3 x 9 = 27 crayons.
5. The equation for 5 teams of 6 players is 5 x 6.
Grade 3 teams-of problems use groups x size, so 5 x 6 = 30.
6. 8 groups of 7 stickers equal 56 stickers.
Grade 3 groups-of problems multiply, so 8 x 7 = 56.
7. A product is the answer to a multiplication problem.
In Grade 3, product means the answer to a multiplication problem.
8. In 4 x 7 = 28, the factors are 4 and 7.
Grade 3 vocabulary: in 4 x 7 = 28, both 4 and 7 are factors.
9. 9 plates with 3 cookies each have 27 cookies.
Grade 3 each-problems multiply, so 9 x 3 = 27 cookies.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
7 bags, 8 apples each
→ 7 x 8 = 56
7 x 8 = 56
6 rows of 9 seats
→ 6 x 9 = 54
6 x 9 = 54
4 shelves, 7 books each
→ 4 x 7 = 28
4 x 7 = 28
3 boxes, 9 crayons each
→ 3 x 9 = 27
3 x 9 = 27
In Grade 3, equal-groups stories translate directly into groups x size = product.