Let’s solve each problem step by step.
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Problem 1:
The bakery has 4 trays. Each tray holds 9 cupcakes.
To find total cupcakes:
Multiply number of trays × cupcakes per tray
→ 4 × 9 = 36
✔ Check: 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 = 36 → correct.
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Problem 2:
Sarah has 6 children. Each child has 4 children (Sarah’s grandchildren).
So, total grandchildren = 6 × 4 = 24
✔ Check: If each of the 6 kids has 4 babies, that’s 4+4+4+4+4+4 = 24 → correct.
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Problem 3:
Alex has 5 buckets. Each bucket has 120 toys.
Total toys = 5 × 120
Break it down:
5 × 100 = 500
5 × 20 = 100
500 + 100 = 600
✔ Check: 120 + 120 + 120 + 120 + 120 = 600 → correct.
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Problem 4:
Sally earned $12/hour at coffee shop.
At restaurant, she earns 5 times as much.
So: 5 × 12 = 60
✔ Check: 12 × 5 = 60 → correct.
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Final Answer:
1. 36
2. 24
3. 600
4. 60
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 6th grade math word problems worksheet with answers.
