Multiplication Word Problems

Problem (1)

Nine friends went golfing. Each friend brought five golf balls. How many golf balls did they have in all together?

Question: What are the given facts?

• nine friends and six golf balls

• nine friends and five golf balls

• friends and golf balls

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.C.4

Nine friends went golfing. Each friend brought five golf balls. How many golf balls did they have in all together?

Question: What is asked in the problem?

• nine friends went golfing

• each friend brought five golf balls

• How many golf balls did they have in all?

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.3

Nine friends went golfing. Each friend brought five golf balls. How many golf balls did they have in all together?

Question: What is the final answer to this problem?

• 9 x 5 = 45

  They have 45 golf balls in all.

• 9 x 5 = 43

  They have 43 golf balls in all.

• 9 x 5 = 46

  They have 46 golf balls in all.

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.3

Problem (2)

Travis worked eight hours for six days. How many hours did he work in total?

Question: What are the given facts?

• eight hours and six days

• six hours and eight days

• hours and days

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

Problem (2)

Travis worked eight hours for six days. How many hours did he work in total?

Question: What is asked in the problem?

• Travis worked eight hours

• Travis worked six days

• How many hours did he work in total?

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.3

Problem (2)

Travis worked eight hours for six days. How many hours did he work in total?

Question: What is the equation in this problem?

• 6 x 8 = ?

• 6 x 6 = ?

• 8 x 8 = ?

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.3

Problem (2)

Travis worked eight hours for six days. How many hours did he work in total?

Question: What is the final answer to this problem?

• 6 x 8 = 47

  Travis worked for 47 hours in total.

• 6 x 8 = 48

  Travis worked for 48 hours in total.

• 8 x 6 = 46

  Travis worked for 46 hours in total.

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.3

Problem (3)

Justin read 3 books a week for 6 weeks. How many books did he read?

Question: What are the given facts?

• 3 books and 5 weeks

• 6 weeks and 3 books

• 2 books and 6 weeks

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.3

Problem (3)

Justin read 3 books a week for 6 weeks. How many books did he read?

Question: What is asked in the problem?

• How many books did he read?

• Justin read 3 books.

• Justin read 3 books a week for 6 weeks.

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.3

Problem (3)

Justin read 3 books a week for 6 weeks. How many books did he read?

Question: What is the equation in this problem?

• 6 x 6 = ?

• 6 x 3 = ?

• 3 x 3 = ?

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.3