Here are the solutions to the multiplication word problems:
Problem 1
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Question: Each car can seat 4 people. How many people can be seated in two cars?
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Logic: You have 2 cars, and each one holds 4 people. You need to multiply the number of cars by the number of people per car.
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Calculation: $4 \times 2 = 8$
Problem 2
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Question: Each ticket is for $5. How much will it cost for 4 tickets?
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Logic: You are buying 4 tickets, and each one costs $5. Multiply the cost by the number of tickets.
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Calculation: $5 \times 4 = 20$
Problem 3
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Question: Rodney can eat 3 bananas in a day. How many bananas can he eat in 6 days?
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Logic: Rodney eats 3 bananas every day for 6 days. Multiply the bananas per day by the number of days.
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Calculation: $3 \times 6 = 18$
Problem 4
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Question: A toy is for $2. How much will it cost to buy 8 toys?
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Logic: One toy costs $2. You want to buy 8 of them. Multiply the price by the quantity.
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Calculation: $2 \times 8 = 16$
Final Answer:
1. 4 x 2 = 8
2. 5 x 4 = 20
3. 3 x 6 = 18
4. 2 x 8 = 16
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 1st grade worksheet multiplication word problems.
