Multiplication Word Problems

Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. It is one of the four basic operations in arithmetic.

To calculate the total number of items, multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

A dozen is a quantity equal to 12.

Tom bought 9 dozen eggs, which is 9 x 12 = 108 eggs.

To find total earnings, multiply the hourly wage by the total number of hours worked.

Mary earns $12.50 x 9 = $112.50.

To calculate the total number of events, multiply the number of events per period by the number of periods.

There are 3 x 4 = 12 hockey games in total.

To calculate total calories, multiply the calories per item by the number of items.

There are 20 x 40 = 800 calories in 40 candy bars.