Multiplication word problems for 4th grade
These multiplication word problems are great for ages 9 and older who are looking to improve their multiplying skills.
Josh can do an average number of 11 push ups. Jesse can do 3 times more push ups than Josh. What is the average number of push ups that Jesse can do?
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Answer
33
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Explanation
11 x 3 = 33
The height of Niagara Falls is 50m. The Eiffel Tower is 6 times taller than Niagara Falls. How tall is the Eiffel Tower?
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Answer
300 m
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Explanation
To make it easier, remove the zero and add it again at the end:
5 x 6 = 30 add the zero = 300
The walking distance of 5 000 steps is 4km. What is the walking distance of 10 000 steps (if 5 000 x 2 = 10 000)?
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Answer
8km
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Explanation
If 5000 steps = 4km
And 5000 x 2 = 10 000
Then 4 x 2 = 8km
The area of Canada is approximately 10 million km². The area of the Earth is 51 times bigger than Canada. What is the area of earth? Try not to use a calculator.
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Answer
510 million km²
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Explanation
Make it easier and only look at the numbers:
Canada = 10
Earth is 51 times Canada, so 51 x 10
When you multiply by ten, all you have to do is add a zero: 51 x 10 = 510
Dad has 6 pairs of shoes in his cupboard. What is the total number of shoes that dad has in his cupboard?
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Answer
12
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Explanation
One pair equals 2 shoes
If dad has 6 pairs, then 6 x 2 = 12 shoes
3 children from 5 classrooms will be chosen to be part of a school soccer team. How many students will be chosen in total to play?
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Answer
15
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Explanation
3 children x 5 classrooms = 15 children in total.
Polka can do 40 jumps in 1 minute. How many jumps could he do in 7 minutes?
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Answer
280
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Explanation
40 x 7 = 280
Or first simplify it to: 4 x 7 = 28, and then add the zero back again to make 280.
Suzanne can read 1 page in 3 minutes. How long does it take her to read 20 pages?
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Answer
60 minutes
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Explanation
3 minutes x 20 pages = 60minutes
Make it easier and remove the zero: 3 x 2 = 6 Add the zero again = 60
What number has the same value as 50 tens?
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Answer
500
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Explanation
50 tens is the same thing as: 50 x 10
Someone’s mom has 4 sons. She has 3 times more nephews than she has sons. How many nephews does she have?
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Answer
12
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Explanation
4 x 3 = 12