What does multiplication help us do when we have groups of the same size?

Multiplication helps us quickly find the total number of items when we have equal groups.

Multiplying with Word Problems

Grade 3 · Math · 45 min

I can create and solve multiplication word problems using different strategies.

Khan Academy · 2:32

Multiplication word problem example 1 | Multiplication and division | Arithmetic | Khan Academy

3 key concepts

1
Toby plants 12 rows of carrots, and each row has 6 carrots, so we need to find the total number of carrots.
2
To solve this problem, we can use multiplication, which is 12 rows times 6 carrots per row.
3
12 rows times 6 carrots per row equals a total of 72 carrots.

11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Quick comprehension check

“Sarah bakes 5 trays of cookies. Each tray has 8 cookies. How many cookies did Sarah bake in all? Show your work.”

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