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2 or 3 digit by 1 digit multiplication

10 questions

4th - 5th Grade

Mathematics

This Grade 4–5 mathematics worksheet gives students 10 multiple-choice opportunities to multiply two- and three-digit numbers by one-digit numbers. Items include direct equations such as 210 × 4 and 73 × 5, along with applied problems involving bouquets, theater tickets over three weeks, multiplicative comparisons, combined quantities, and money. Students must select the correct product from plausible answer choices, making the worksheet useful for checking both computation and interpretation of multiplication situations. As a free printable worksheet with an answer key, it supports independent practice, guided review, homework, or a quick formative check. The set asks students to connect multiplication to equal groups, repeated daily totals, times-as-many relationships, combined quantities, and unit prices while working with whole numbers and larger place values. It is designed for learners in Grades 4–5 who are developing accuracy and confidence with multiplying two- and three-digit numbers by one-digit numbers.

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2 or 3 digit by 1 digit multiplication

Total questions: 10

Name
Class
Date
1.

210 X 4 =

a)

1,256

b)

840

c)

5,344

2.

228 X 9 =

a)

1,372

b)

2,700

c)

2,052

3.

465 X 4 =

a)

516

b)

1,210

c)

1,860

4.

73 x 5 = ?

a)

365

b)

408

c)

240

d)

405

5.

65 x 4 = ?

a)

260

b)

300

c)

240

d)

264

6.
The florist made 47 bouquets on Monday.  On Friday, it made 4 times as many.  How many bouquets did the florist make on Friday?
a)
181
b)
242
c)
188
d)
167
7.

A theater can seat 460 people at one time. If a movie in the theater fills every seat, every day for 3 weeks, how many tickets were sold?

a)

1,380

b)

9,660

c)

9,200

d)

13,800

8.
While camping last week, Kenny got 56 mosquito bites.  This is 8 times as many as Scott got.  How many mosquito bites did Scott get?
a)
8
b)
7
c)
448
d)
392
9.
Carrie sent 38 text messages last week.  Her sister sent 5 times as many text messages.  How many text messages did they send in all?
a)
190
b)
7
c)
228
d)
200
10.
A pet store sold 74 puppies in one week. If each of the puppies cost 60 dollars, how much money did the pet store make?
a)
$4,440
b)
$4,432
c)
$3,810
d)
$4,810
Answer Key

2 or 3 digit by 1 digit multiplication

Total questions: 10

1.
b)

840

2.
c)

2,052

3.
c)

1,860

4.
a)

365

5.
a)

260

6.
c) 188
7.
b)

9,660

8.
b) 7
9.
c) 228
10.
a) $4,440

FAQs

What does this 2- or 3-digit by 1-digit multiplication worksheet cover?

This worksheet covers multiplying two- and three-digit numbers by one-digit numbers through 10 multiple-choice questions. Students solve direct equations and apply multiplication to word problems involving repeated daily totals, times-as-many comparisons, combined quantities, and money, building both computation accuracy and operation-choice skills.

How can I use this worksheet to teach multiplying two- and three-digit numbers by one-digit numbers?

Begin by modeling one direct equation, such as 228 × 9, and have students estimate whether each answer choice is reasonable before calculating. Then use the florist, theater, comparison, and money problems to discuss how students identify the quantities being multiplied and explain why a distractor does not fit the situation.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this multiplication worksheet?

Watch for place-value errors when students multiply numbers such as 210, 228, or 465, especially when they select a distractor that is too small or too large. In the word problems, students may reverse a times-as-many relationship, use only one day instead of the full three weeks, or give only the multiplied amount when the question asks for a combined total. Check that students also handle products involving a multiple of ten, such as 74 × 60, correctly.

How do I assign and grade this multiplication worksheet?

This worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, so you can use the format that fits your lesson. It includes a complete answer key for checking the 10 multiple-choice questions, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable option can also support schools that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this multiplication worksheet for my students?

For the equation and word-problem multiple-choice items, use Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing and choose a larger font size when students need more visual room to read the numbers and answer choices. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language from Advanced Settings.

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