Multiplication Word Problems

Problem (1)

Nine friends went golfing. Each friend brought five golf balls. How many golf balls did they have in all together?

Question: What are the given facts?

• nine friends and six golf balls

• nine friends and five golf balls

• friends and golf balls

Nine friends went golfing. Each friend brought five golf balls. How many golf balls did they have in all together?

Question: What is asked in the problem?

• nine friends went golfing

• each friend brought five golf balls

• How many golf balls did they have in all?

Nine friends went golfing. Each friend brought five golf balls. How many golf balls did they have in all together?

Question: What is the final answer to this problem?

• 9 x 5 = 45

  They have 45 golf balls in all.

• 9 x 5 = 43

  They have 43 golf balls in all.

• 9 x 5 = 46

  They have 46 golf balls in all.

Problem (2)

Travis worked eight hours for six days. How many hours did he work in total?

Question: What are the given facts?

• eight hours and six days

• six hours and eight days

• hours and days

Problem (2)

Travis worked eight hours for six days. How many hours did he work in total?

Question: What is asked in the problem?

• Travis worked eight hours

• Travis worked six days

• How many hours did he work in total?

Problem (2)

Travis worked eight hours for six days. How many hours did he work in total?

Question: What is the equation in this problem?

• 6 x 8 = ?

• 6 x 6 = ?

• 8 x 8 = ?

Problem (2)

Travis worked eight hours for six days. How many hours did he work in total?

Question: What is the final answer to this problem?

• 6 x 8 = 47

  Travis worked for 47 hours in total.

• 6 x 8 = 48

  Travis worked for 48 hours in total.

• 8 x 6 = 46

  Travis worked for 46 hours in total.

Problem (3)

Justin read 3 books a week for 6 weeks. How many books did he read?

Question: What are the given facts?

• 3 books and 5 weeks

• 6 weeks and 3 books

• 2 books and 6 weeks

Problem (3)

Justin read 3 books a week for 6 weeks. How many books did he read?

Question: What is asked in the problem?

• How many books did he read?

• Justin read 3 books.

• Justin read 3 books a week for 6 weeks.

Problem (3)

Justin read 3 books a week for 6 weeks. How many books did he read?

Question: What is the equation in this problem?

• 6 x 6 = ?

• 6 x 3 = ?

• 3 x 3 = ?