Solving Multiplicative Comparison Word Problems with Bar Models

What is the cost of the blue hat mentioned in the problem?

• $6

• $5

• $4

• $7

Which of the following phrases indicates a multiplicative comparison?

• equal to

• more than

• less than

• times as much

How much does the red hat cost if it is three times the cost of the blue hat?

• $30

• $24

• $12

• $18

What is the first step in solving the red hat problem using bar models?

• Multiply the costs

• Draw a bar for the red hat

• Draw a bar for the blue hat

• Add the costs

How many groups are needed to represent the red hat in the bar model?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the cost of the yellow lamp mentioned in the problem?

• $9

• $8

• $7

• $6

How many times more does the orange lamp cost compared to the yellow lamp?

• 5 times

• 2 times

• 3 times

• 4 times

What is the total cost of the orange lamp if it is four times the cost of the yellow lamp?

• $24

• $32

• $36

• $28

How many groups are needed to represent the orange lamp in the bar model?

• 5

• 2

• 4

• 3

What method did you learn to solve word problems with multiplicative comparison?

• Using bar models

• Using equations

• Using graphs

• Using tables