Solve Multiplication Word Problems

Q1.  If each basket holds 5 apples, how many apples are there in 4 baskets?

Solution

• Step 1: You are given that each basket holds 5 apples, and you have 4 baskets.
• Step 2: To find out how many apples there are in total, multiply the number of apples in one basket (5) by the number of baskets (4).
  \[
  5 \times 4 = 20
  \]
• Step 3: So, there are 20 apples in total.

Q2. A classroom has 3 rows of desks, and each row has 6 desks. How many desks are there in total?

Solution

Step 1: You are given that there are 3 rows and 6 desks in each row.
Step 2: To find the total number of desks, multiply the number of desks in each row (6) by the number of rows (3).
\[
6 \times 3 = 18
\]
Step 3: So, there are 18 desks in total.

Q3. A book has 5 pages, and each page has 10 stickers. How many stickers are there in total?

Solution

Step 1: You are given that there are 5 pages, and each page has 10 stickers.
Step 2: Multiply the number of stickers on one page (10) by the number of pages (5).
\[
10 \times 5 = 50
\]
Step 3: So, there are 50 stickers in total.

Q4. If you buy 4 packs of pencils and each pack has 7 pencils, how many pencils do you have in total?

Solution

Step 1: You are given that each pack has 7 pencils, and you have 4 packs.
Step 2: To find the total number of pencils, multiply the number of pencils in one pack (7) by the number of packs (4).
\[
7 \times 4 = 28
\]
Step 3: So, you have 28 pencils in total.

Short Note on Word Problem in Multiplication

In multiplication word problems, you often need to identify groups or repeated quantities. Look for clues like "each," "total," or "altogether" to know when to multiply. The key is breaking the problem down into smaller parts: first understand what the question is asking, then determine which numbers represent the groups and how many times the group is repeated. By multiplying these numbers, you find the total amount.