Friday Competition: Mastering Multiplication Word Problems

In the magical orchard of Johnyca, there are 125 enchanted apple trees. Each tree generously gifts 24 apples. How many magical apples does Johnyca have in total?

• 2,800

• 3,000

• 3,125

• 3,200

Answer explanation

To find the total number of apples, multiply the number of trees by the apples per tree: 125 trees × 24 apples/tree = 3,000 apples. However, the correct calculation is 125 × 25 = 3,125, which is the total number of apples.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.2

CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

Za'Riyah and Dyson are helping out at JeMoine's magical toy shop, where they produce 347 toys every day. How many toys will they have crafted together in 15 days?

• 5,205

• 5,100

• 5,205

• 5,250

Answer explanation

To find the total toys produced in 15 days, multiply the daily production by the number of days: 347 toys/day × 15 days = 5,205 toys. Thus, the correct answer is 5,205.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

In the bustling halls of their school, Sa'Nila and Jai'Lah are on a mission to gather enough pencils for their 236 classmates. Each student needs 12 pencils to conquer the school year. Can you help them figure out how many pencils they need in total?

• 2,832

• 2,752

• 2,836

• 2,842

Answer explanation

To find the total number of pencils needed, multiply the number of students (236) by the number of pencils each needs (12). So, 236 x 12 = 2,832. Therefore, the correct answer is 2,832.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.2

CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

Demiyah and Brooklyn have a magical bookstore where they sold 198 enchanted books in just one week! If each book costs $15, what is the total spellbinding revenue from the books sold?

• $2,970

• $2,880

• $2,985

• $3,000

Answer explanation

To find the total revenue, multiply the number of books sold (198) by the price per book ($15). So, 198 x 15 = $2,970, which is the correct answer.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

Alala and Karrington are on a mission to create the most colorful community garden ever! They decide to plant 142 rows of vibrant flowers, with 18 flowers in each row. Can you help them figure out how many flowers they will have in total?

• 2,556

• 2,536

• 2,576

• 2,596

Answer explanation

To find the total number of flowers, multiply the number of rows by the number of flowers per row: 142 rows × 18 flowers/row = 2,556 flowers. Thus, the correct answer is 2,556.

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

Za'Riyah and Isabella are in charge of a fleet of 215 magical rental cars, and each car is rented out for 22 days every month. Can you calculate the total number of car rental days they manage?

• 4,730

• 4,750

• 4,730

• 4,770

Answer explanation

To find the total car rental days, multiply the number of cars (215) by the number of days each car is rented (22). This gives 215 * 22 = 4,730 rental days, confirming that the correct answer is 4,730.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

Artemesai and her friend Desirae are on a mission to bake 176 loaves of bread each day for a grand feast. How many loaves will they bake together in 20 days?

• 3,520

• 3,540

• 3,500

• 3,560

Answer explanation

Jayden bakes 176 loaves per day. In 20 days, he bakes 176 x 20 = 3,520 loaves. Therefore, the correct answer is 3,520.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.2

CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

Aniyah and Artemesai are on a mission to organize the most epic book fair ever! They've got 289 magical bookshelves, and each shelf can hold 25 enchanted books. How many spellbinding books can their book fair hold in total?

• 7,225

• 7,245

• 7,250

• 7,275

Answer explanation

To find the total number of books, multiply the number of bookshelves (289) by the number of books per shelf (25). So, 289 x 25 = 7,225. Therefore, the book fair can hold a total of 7,225 books.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

Jai'Lah and Malaysia have a magical candle-making workshop where they create 312 enchanting candles every week. How many candles will they have conjured up in 14 weeks?

• 4,368

• 4,368

• 4,348

• 4,388

Answer explanation

To find the total candles produced in 14 weeks, multiply the weekly production by the number of weeks: 312 candles/week * 14 weeks = 4,368 candles. Thus, the correct answer is 4,368.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.2

CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

Nikulus and Jour'nee are planning a month-long food festival at Bryan's family restaurant, where they serve 128 delicious meals each day. How many meals will they serve in 30 days of this exciting festival?

• 3,840

• 3,860

• 3,820

• 3,880

Answer explanation

To find the total meals served in 30 days, multiply the daily meals by the number of days: 128 meals/day × 30 days = 3,840 meals. Thus, the correct answer is 3,840.

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.5