Here are the solutions to the multiplication problems, solved step by step.
1) How many legs do 2 dogs have?
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Step 1: Identify how many legs one dog has. A dog has 4 legs.
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Step 2: Multiply the number of legs by the number of dogs.
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Calculation: $4 \times 2 = 8$
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Answer: 8 legs
2) There are 5 pens in a pack. How many pens is 2 packs?
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Step 1: Identify the number of pens in one pack (5).
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Step 2: Multiply by the number of packs (2).
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Calculation: $5 \times 2 = 10$
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Answer: 10 pens
3) How many socks are there in 3 pairs?
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Step 1: Remember that 1 pair equals 2 items. So, 1 pair of socks is 2 socks.
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Step 2: Multiply the number of socks in a pair by the number of pairs.
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Calculation: $2 \times 3 = 6$
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Answer: 6 socks
4) I downloaded 3 games onto my tablet. The next day I download 2 more. How many have I downloaded?
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Step 1: This problem asks for the total amount added together, so we use addition, not multiplication.
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Step 2: Add the first batch of games to the second batch.
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Calculation: $3 + 2 = 5$
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Answer: 5 games
5) I buy 3 packs of peanut butter cups. Each pack has 3 cups. How many cups are there in total?
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Step 1: Identify the number of packs (3) and cups per pack (3).
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Step 2: Multiply the packs by the cups inside each one.
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Calculation: $3 \times 3 = 9$
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Answer: 9 cups
6) A guitar has 6 strings. How many strings would I need to restring 2 guitars?
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Step 1: Identify the number of strings on one guitar (6).
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Step 2: Multiply by the number of guitars (2).
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Calculation: $6 \times 2 = 12$
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Answer: 12 strings
7) I buy 3 packs of ping-pong balls. Each pack has 5 balls. How many balls are there?
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Step 1: Identify the number of packs (3) and balls per pack (5).
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Step 2: Multiply the packs by the balls inside each one.
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Calculation: $3 \times 5 = 15$
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Answer: 15 balls
Final Answer:
1) 8 legs
2) 10 pens
3) 6 socks
4) 5 games
5) 9 cups
6) 12 strings
7) 15 balls
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 1st grade worksheet multiplication word problems.
