Multiplication Word Problems

How do I find the area of something?

• add all my sides together

• length x width (multiply)

• divide the shape in half

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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I am planting a garden that is 3 feet by 4 feet. How big is the area of my garden?

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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Alvin is making a giant pizza. His pan is 10 inches by 5 inches. How big is the total area of the pizza?

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

My parents are putting in a pool in their backyard. The pool is 8 feet by 6 feet. What is the area of my pool?

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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My picture frame is 4 inches by 6 inches. What is the total area of the frame?

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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I need 3 cups of flour for my recipe but then I decide to double it. How many cups of flour should I put in?

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CCSS.4.OA.A.1

Alvin is making a recipe that needs 4 eggs. He decides to make it big and needs to multiple the recipe by 5. How many eggs does he need then?

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

I'm picking out a rug for my living room. The total area of the living room is 24 feet. What could my rug measure to be? (Write is like this: ___ x ___ )

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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