One Step Multiplication and Division Word Problems

Front

What is the process of dividing a total quantity into equal parts called?

Back

Division.

Front

If you have 20 items and want to distribute them equally into 4 groups, how do you find the number of items in each group?

Back

You divide the total number of items (20) by the number of groups (4).

Front

What is the result of dividing 18 by 6?

Back

3.

Front

How do you calculate the total number of items sold over a period of time if you know the daily sales?

Back

Multiply the daily sales by the number of days.

Front

If a bakery sells 5 cakes each day, how many cakes will they sell in 7 days?

Back

35 cakes (5 cakes/day * 7 days).

Front

What is the formula to find the total number of items if you know the number of groups and the number of items in each group?

Back

Total items = Number of groups × Number of items per group.

Front

If each bookshelf can hold 9 books and there are 3 bookshelves, how do you find the total capacity?

Back

Multiply the number of bookshelves (3) by the capacity of each bookshelf (9).

Front

What is the total number of apples if Samantha has 4 boxes with 6 apples in each?

Back

24 apples (4 boxes × 6 apples/box).

Front

What is the term for the number you get when you multiply two numbers together?

Back

Product.

Front

What is the term for the number you get when you divide one number by another?

Back

Quotient.