Multiplication Equal Groups Word Problems

Multiplication is the repeated addition of equal groups.

Count the number of groups you see in the picture.

• 5

• 6

• 4

• 20

The same number of objects are in every group. Count one group to find the number in each.

• 4

• 20

• 5

• 3

This picture shows two groups of turtles. There are 4 turtles in each group. What multiplication sentence describes the picture.

groups X each

• 2 x 4

• 2 + 4

• 2 x 8

Choose the correct equation for the picture. The first digit is the number of groups (bags). The second digit is how many objects in each group (marbles).

• 6 X 3

• 4 X 3

• 6 + 6

How many groups are there?

• 5
• 3

How many are in each group?

• 3
• 5

How many are in each group?

• 3
• 4
• 12

What is the repeated addition sentence?

• 3+3+3+3=12
• 4+4+4=12

What is the repeated addition sentence?

• 3+3+3+3+3=15
• 5+5+5=15

What is another way of saying 4 + 4 + 4?

• 3 groups of 4
• 4 groups of 4