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multiplication 2 digit by 2 digit

15 questions

5th - 5th Grade

Mathematics

This Grade 5 mathematics worksheet gives students 15 multiple-choice opportunities to practise multiplying with two-digit factors. Students interpret area models and multiplication arrays, identify partial-product expressions, solve products such as 57 × 45 and 34 × 16, and connect multiplication to place-value representations such as groups of base-ten blocks. Several questions place multiplication in real-world contexts involving quantities, money, and repeated groups. The worksheet also builds fluency with related skills, including multiplying a three-digit number by a one-digit number, converting 10 dozen to a total quantity, and choosing reasonable estimates for products such as 62 × 77 and 46 × 42. It is designed for Grade 5 math practice, independent work, review, or a quick assessment of strategy selection and computation. This free printable worksheet includes a complete answer key for efficient checking and feedback.

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multiplication 2 digit by 2 digit

Total questions: 15

Name
Class
Date
1.

Gregory uses this model to multiply 46×38. Enter the correct value for each area.

a)

Area A: 12,000, Area B: 1,800, Area C: 3,200, Area D: 480

b)

Area A: 70, Area B: 36, Area C: 48, Area D: 14

c)

Area A: 700, Area B: 90, Area C: 120, Area D: 14

d)

Area A: 1,200, Area B: 180, Area C: 320, Area D: 48

2.

Sandra used the multiplication array to solve 24 × 35.


What is the product of the problem represented in the array?

a)

840

b)

820

c)

775

d)

745

3.

Sam's vegetable garden contains 57 rows of corn with 45 corn stalks on each row.

How many corn stalks are there in Sam's whole garden?

a)

2,565

b)

2,335

c)

513

d)

102

4.

Lana needs to buy enough paper products for everyone who is coming to the party.


How many cups does Lana need?

a)

202 cups

b)

203 cups

c)

400 cups

d)

600 cups

5.

Timothy has 4 groups of 30 base-ten blocks.


Which number is equal to 4 groups of 30?

a)

120

b)

70

c)

12

d)

7

6.

132x5=

a)

(100)+(30)+(2)+(5)=

b)

(100+5)+(30+5)+(2+5)=

c)

(100x5)+(30x5)+(2x5)=

d)

(10x5)x(30x5)x(2x5)=

7.

There are 45 children in the classroom, each student will get 27 pencils and 37 erasers. How many pencils will the teacher to give out?

a)

1215

b)

1512

c)

98654

d)

567

8.

Tim has 10 dozen golf balls. How many golf balls does he have?

a)

987

b)

120

c)

074

d)

357

9.
Last autumn, Abby raked leaves in her neighbors' yard 23 times. She earned $15 each time she raked leaves. Use the model to answer the question. How much money did Abby earn raking leaves last autumn? 
a)
$110
b)
$245
c)
$275
d)
$345
10.
The school store sold 34 T-shirts last week. Each T-shirt cost $16. Use the model to answer the question. 
a)
$324
b)
$480
c)
$544
d)
$900
11.
Which expression makes this equation true? 
26 x 13=
a)
(26 x 10) + (26 x 3)
b)
(20 x 10) + (6 x 3) 
c)
(26 x 1) + (26 x 3) 
d)
(20 x 6) + (10 x 3)
12.
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
13.

Which shows the best estimate to find 62 x 77?

a)

60 x 70 = 4,200

b)

60 x 80 = 4,800

c)

65 x 75 = 4,875

d)

62 x 100 = 6,200

14.

Mrs. Cagno travels 46 miles for work every week. She worked 42 weeks last year. Which is the best estimate of the number of miles she traveled for work last year?

a)

about 1,000 miles

b)

about 2,000 miles

c)

about 8,000 miles

d)

about 10,000 miles

15.

Cat cages cost $27 each. A cat hospital bought 12 new cages. What is the best estimate of the total cost of the new cages?

a)

$600

b)

$300

c)

$270

d)

$200

Answer Key

multiplication 2 digit by 2 digit

Total questions: 15

1.
d)

Area A: 1,200, Area B: 180, Area C: 320, Area D: 48

2.
a)

840

3.
a)

2,565

4.
d)

600 cups

5.
a)

120

6.
c)

(100x5)+(30x5)+(2x5)=

7.
a)

1215

8.
b)

120

9.
d) $345
10.
c) $544
11.
a) (26 x 10) + (26 x 3)
12.
a) $4,440
13.
b)

60 x 80 = 4,800

14.
b)

about 2,000 miles

15.
b)

$300

FAQs

What does this two-digit multiplication worksheet cover?

This Grade 5 worksheet uses 15 multiple-choice questions to practise multiplying two-digit numbers through area models, arrays, partial-product expressions, equations, and word problems. Students also select reasonable estimates for products, helping them connect decomposition and place value to exact computation and reasonableness checks.

How can I use this worksheet to teach two-digit multiplication?

Introduce an area model or array by decomposing factors into tens and ones, then have students explain how each section represents a partial product. Use the model-based questions first, connect them to expressions such as (26 × 10) + (26 × 3), and finish with the contextual and estimation items so students apply the same strategy beyond a diagram.

What mistakes should I watch for on this multiplication worksheet?

Watch for students assigning incorrect values to area-model sections, adding partial products instead of multiplying them, or using only one part of a decomposed factor. In the word problems, students may choose a number from the problem without identifying the required product, while the estimation questions may reveal rounding to incompatible values, such as estimating 62 × 77 with 62 × 100.

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 same 15-question practice set in either format. It includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app.

How can I differentiate this two-digit multiplication worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size when students need more room to follow the area models, arrays, and multi-step word problems. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language to support access to its multiplication directions and answer choices.

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