Multiply Fractions by Whole Numbers Worded Problems

Solve. Select two ways to write the answer.

Mrs. Raymond gave each of her students 1/12 of a box of crackers. She has 30 students in her class. How many boxes of crackers will she need?

• 3 boxes of crackers

• 2 boxes of crackers

• 7 boxes of crackers

• 4 boxes of crackers

What is the second step when you are multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

• Identify the whole number and the fraction

• Divide the product by the denominator

• Multiply the whole number by the numerator

It takes 6 ⁄8 of a box of nails to build a bird house. If you wanted to build 9 bird houses, how many boxes would you need?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• Add

• Subtract

• Multiply

• Divide

• A

• B

• C

• D

Mrs. Johnson wants to make 5 batches of cookies. The recipe calls for 2/3 cup of flour for each batch. How much flour does she need in total?

• 10/3

• 15/3

• 3/15

• 3/10

• A

• B

• C

• D

• Add

• Subtract

• Multiply

• Divide