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Multiplication and Division Word Problems

Understanding Multiplication and Division Word Problems

Word problems are a great way to apply what we learn in math to real-life situations. Multiplication and
division word problems are especially helpful because they teach us how to solve problems involving
groups of things, sharing, and distributing.

Steps to Solve Multiplication and Division Word Problems

1. Read the Problem Carefully:


o Make sure you understand the question.
o Identify what information is given and what you need to find.
2. Choose the Operation:
o Multiplication: Use multiplication when you need to find the total number of things in
several groups of the same size (e.g., finding the total number of apples in 5 baskets,
where each basket has 4 apples).
o Division: Use division when you need to split a number into equal parts (e.g., if you have
24 cookies and 6 friends, how many cookies does each friend get?).
3. Write an Equation:
o Turn the word problem into a math equation. This helps you clearly see the numbers and
the operation needed.
4. Solve the Equation:
o Perform the multiplication or division to find the answer.
5. Check Your Answer:
o After solving, check if your answer makes sense in the context of the problem.

Multiplication Word Problems: Step-by-Step Example

Example 1: Multiplication

Problem:
There are 8 boxes of crayons. Each box has 12 crayons. How many crayons are there in all?

Solution:

1. Read the problem: We have 8 boxes, and each box has 12 crayons.
2. Choose the operation: We need to find the total number of crayons, so we multiply 8 (the
number of boxes) by 12 (the number of crayons per box).
3. Write the equation:
8 × 12 = ?
4. Solve the equation:
8 × 12 = 96
5. Check the answer: There are 96 crayons in all.

Answer: There are 96 crayons.


Division Word Problems: Step-by-Step Example

Example 2: Division

Problem:
A teacher has 36 pencils and wants to divide them equally among 9 students. How many pencils will each
student get?

Solution:

1. Read the problem: The teacher has 36 pencils, and there are 9 students. We need to divide the
pencils equally.
2. Choose the operation: We need to divide 36 pencils by 9 students.
3. Write the equation:
36 ÷ 9 = ?
4. Solve the equation:
36 ÷ 9 = 4
5. Check the answer: Each student will get 4 pencils.

Answer: Each student will get 4 pencils.

Real-World Significance of Multiplication and Division Word Problems

1. Shopping:
When you go shopping, you might need to calculate the total price for several items or divide the
total amount by the price per item. For example, if a box of cookies costs $5, and you buy 3
boxes, you multiply to find the total price.
2. Cooking:
If a recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar for 4 servings, but you want to make 8 servings, you multiply
to find how much sugar is needed.
3. Sports:
In sports, you might want to know how many points a team scores in several games
(multiplication), or how many points each player earns in a team (division).
4. Sharing Resources:
If you have 100 apples and need to give them equally to 10 people, you divide to find out how
many apples each person gets.

Multiplication and Division Word Problem Worksheet

Multiplication Word Problems

1. There are 15 packs of stickers. Each pack has 6 stickers. How many stickers are there in
total?
2. A classroom has 7 rows of chairs. Each row has 8 chairs. How many chairs are in the
classroom?
3. A school buys 12 boxes of books. Each box has 25 books. How many books did the school
buy?
4. There are 5 classrooms, and each classroom has 18 students. How many students are there
in all?
5. A garden has 9 rows of flowers. Each row has 10 flowers. How many flowers are there in
total?

Division Word Problems

6. There are 72 apples. If they are shared equally among 9 friends, how many apples does each
friend get?
7. A teacher has 56 pencils. She wants to give an equal number of pencils to 7 students. How
many pencils will each student get?
8. A bakery has 144 cookies. If they pack them into boxes of 12 cookies each, how many boxes
can they make?
9. There are 60 students and 5 classrooms. If the students are divided equally into the
classrooms, how many students will be in each classroom?
10. A farmer has 90 oranges. He wants to pack them into boxes, with 10 oranges per box. How
many boxes will he need?

Mixed Multiplication and Division Word Problems

11. Sarah has 8 bags of marbles. Each bag contains 5 marbles. How many marbles does she
have in total?
12. If 36 students are divided into 4 teams, how many students will be in each team?
13. A store sells 25 pencils in a pack. How many pencils will be sold in 9 packs?
14. A teacher has 120 stickers. She wants to divide them equally into 6 groups. How many
stickers will be in each group?
15. There are 200 pages in a book. If a student reads 20 pages every day, how many days will it
take to finish the book?

Real-Life Application Word Problems

16. A movie theater has 8 rows of seats. Each row has 15 seats. How many seats are there in the
theater?
17. A factory produces 250 toys each day. How many toys will the factory produce in 7 days?
18. A baker has 180 cupcakes. She wants to pack them into boxes of 12 cupcakes each. How
many boxes can she fill?
19. A group of 6 friends buys a pack of 36 candies. If they share the candies equally, how many
candies will each friend get?
20. A charity needs to pack 120 books into boxes. If each box holds 15 books, how many boxes
will be needed?

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