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Multiplication word problems for 5th grade

These multiplication word problems are great for ages 10 and older who are looking to improve their multiplying skills.

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Patrick, a farmer, picks 50 carrots a month. He does this for each of the months of the year except for June, July, and August. How many carrots does he pick for the year?

If one banana costs 14 cents, how much does a bunch of 4 cost?

23 times 6 is?

Which of these is the largest?
6 thousand
Double 2000
Triple 2000
60 hundreds
601 tens

  • Answer

    601 tens

  • Explanation

    6 thousand = 6000
    Double 2000 = 4000
    Triple 2000 = 6000
    60 hundreds = 6000
    601 tens = 6010 (this is the greatest)

Lina gets $2 a day for a week in pocket money. Idris gets double that. How much do they get together in a week?

  • Answer

    42

  • Explanation

    Lina gets $2 x 7 = $14
    Idris gets $2 x 7 x 2 = $28
    Then $14 + $28 = $42

Suzanne can read 1 page in 3 minutes. How long will it take her to read 39 pages?

  • Answer

    117

  • Explanation

    If she can read 1 page every 3 minutes then it will take her 3 x 39 = 117 minutes to read 39 pages.

What is the product of these three numbers : 636

What times what equals 45?

  • Answer

    Any of the following combinations equal 45: 1 x 45 or 45 x 1
    3 x 15 or 15 x 3
    5 x 9 or 9 x 5

  • Explanation

    1 x 45 or 45 x 1 = 45
    3 x 15 or 15 x 3 = 45
    5 x 9 or 9 x 5 = 45

Which number multiplied by 8 is equal to 72?

Nine concert tickets cost $72 dollars. How much do eight tickets cost?

  • Answer

    64

  • Explanation

    Start by calculating the cost of one ticket: 72/9 = 8
    Then multiply the ticket price by the number of new tickets:
    8 x 8 = 64