Multiplication/Division Story Problems
A T-shirt costs $10 at the mall. A jacket costs 4 times as much as a T-shirt. How much does a jacket cost?
Write the equation that matches the problem.
10 x 4 = 40
15 divided by ____ = 5
3
___ x 3 = 21
7
True or False.
The area is the measurement of square units inside an object.
You find the area by multiplying the length of the object times the width of the object.
True
Jeff and his sister picked 18 flowers. They put 6 flowers in each vase. How many vases did they use?
Write an equation that matches the problem.
18/6 = 3
The pet store has 9 puppies. Each puppy drinks 6 cups of water each day. How many cups of water do all of the puppies, together, drink in one day?
Write an equation/answer for the problem.
54 cups of water
9 x 6 = 54, 6 x 9 = 54, 6+6+6+6+6+6+6+6+6=54
24 = 4 x _____
6
The rug has a width of 5 ft and a length of 8ft. What is the area of the rug?
40 square feet
There are 16 students in the class. The teacher put the students into 4 equal groups. How many students are in each group?
Write an equation to match the story problem.
16 / 4 = 4
4 x 4 = 16
Solve each story problem. Use numbers, labeled sketches, or words to show your thinking, and write the answer.
Write an equation/answer to match the problem.
The pet store just got 24 new turtles. Alex is putting the turtles into tanks. She puts 6 turtles in each tank. How many tanks does she use?
4 tanks
24/6 = 4
4 x 6 = 24
Jami has to solve this story problem:
There are 32 fourth graders in the gym. The gym teacher divides them into 4 equal groups. How many fourth graders in each group?
Jami says she can solve the problem by thinking, “4 times what number equals 32?” Do you agree with Jami? Why or why not?
Yes, because 4 x ___ = 32 OR 32 / 4=
Find the area:
Length: 12 feet
Width: 5 feet
60 square feet