Fraction Multiplication & Division Word Problems

 

Marty has 2 pizzas and he wants to give 3/4 of them to his Mom. How much pizza will he give to his mom.

To solve this, are you:

• Finding part of a total

  (Multiplying)

• Splitting into equal groups

  (Dividing)

 

Marty has 2 pizzas and he wants to give 3/4 of them to his Mom. How much pizza will he give to his mom.

The answer is:

 

Caleb saved 1/3 of his allowance to spend on candy. If he gets an allowance of $6, how much money does he have to spend on candy?

To solve this, are you:

• Finding part of a total

  (Multiplying)

• Splitting into equal groups

  (Dividing)

Caleb saved 1/3 of his allowance to spend on candy. If he gets an allowance of $6, how much money does he have to spend on candy?

Find the answer:

• $18

• $2

• $3

Twyla is turning a 1/2 acre piece of land into a community garden. She wants to split the land up evenly into 3 groups so she can plant flowers, fruit, and vegetables. What fraction of an acre will each garden get?

To solve this, are you:

• Finding part of a total

  (Multiplying)

• Splitting into equal groups

  (Dividing)

Twyla is turning a 1/2 acre piece of land into a community garden. She wants to split the land up evenly into 3 groups so she can plant flowers, fruit, and vegetables. What fraction of an acre will each garden get?

Find the answer:

Maria made 8 pounds of trail mix for her hiking club. She wants to put it into 1/4 pound bags so she can share it at the next group hike. How many bags of trail mix will she be able to make?

To solve this, you will be:

• Finding part of a total

  (Multiplying)

• Splitting into equal groups

  (Dividing)

Maria made 8 pounds of trail mix for her hiking club. She wants to put it into 1/4 pound bags so she can share it at the next group hike. How many bags of trail mix will she be able to make?

What is the answer?