Let’s solve each array step by step.
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First Array (top one):
We see 3 rows of basketballs, and each row has 5 basketballs.
→ Rows = 3
→ Columns = 5 (because there are 5 in each vertical line)
→ Repeated Addition: Add the number in each row → 5 + 5 + 5 = 15
✔ Check: 3 rows × 5 columns = 15 total — matches repeated addition.
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Second Array (middle one):
We see 3 rows, but not all rows have the same number? Wait — let’s count carefully.
Actually, looking again:
Row 1: 2 basketballs
Row 2: 2 basketballs
Row 3: 2 basketballs
Wait — no! Actually, it's arranged as:
It looks like 3 rows with 2 in each? But visually, it might be 2 columns and 3 rows.
Let me recount:
There are 3 horizontal lines (rows), and in each row, there are 2 basketballs.
So:
→ Rows = 3
→ Columns = 2
→ Repeated Addition: 2 + 2 + 2 = 6
✔ Check: 3 × 2 = 6 — correct.
But wait — maybe it’s drawn differently? Let me think again.
Actually, in arrays, “rows” go left to right, “columns” go up and down.
In the middle picture:
- There are 3 rows (horizontal groups)
- Each row has 2 items → so 2 columns
Yes, that’s right.
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Third Array (bottom one):
Count the rows: 4 rows (you can see 4 horizontal lines of circles)
Each row has 5 circles.
→ Rows = 4
→ Columns = 5
→ Repeated Addition: 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20
✔ Check: 4 × 5 = 20 — correct.
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Now, let’s write the answers clearly for each box.
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Final Answer:
Top Array:
Rows: 3
Columns: 5
Repeated Addition: 5 + 5 + 5 = 15
Middle Array:
Rows: 3
Columns: 2
Repeated Addition: 2 + 2 + 2 = 6
Bottom Array:
Rows: 4
Columns: 5
Repeated Addition: 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3rd grade multiplication worksheet using columns and rows.