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

Name: Multiplying with Word Problems
Author: Insta~Lesson

3rd Grade · Math · 45 min

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

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

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