Multiplication As Repeated Addition Worksheets - 15 Worksheets Library - Free Printable

Let’s solve each problem step by step. We’re learning that multiplication is just repeated addition — adding the same number over and over.

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First box (top left): Flowers

There are 4 rows of flowers, and each row has 5 flowers.

So we can add:
5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = ?

Let’s count:
5 + 5 = 10
10 + 5 = 15
15 + 5 = 20

So, Add 4 groups of 5 → 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20

We can also write this as multiplication:
4 × 5 = 20

✔ Answer for first box:
Add 4 groups of 5 → 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20
→ 4 × 5 = 20

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Second box (top right): Trees

There are 3 rows of trees, and each row has 4 trees.

Add:
4 + 4 + 4 = ?

4 + 4 = 8
8 + 4 = 12

So, Add 3 groups of 4 → 4 + 4 + 4 = 12

Multiplication:
3 × 4 = 12

✔ Answer for second box:
Add 3 groups of 4 → 4 + 4 + 4 = 12
→ 3 × 4 = 12

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Third box (middle left): Backpacks

There are 4 backpacks in each group, and there are 4 groups? Wait — let’s look again.

Actually, looking at the picture: There are 4 columns, and each column has 4 backpacks? No — wait, it shows 4 groups, each with 4 backpacks? Let me recount.

Actually, the image shows 4 groups, each with 4 backpacks? Or maybe 4 rows?

Wait — better to count total:

Looking carefully: It's arranged in 4 rows, each with 4 backpacks? Actually, no — let’s think differently.

The worksheet says “Add # ___ groups of ___”

In the backpack section: There are 4 groups (each group is a vertical stack), and each group has 4 backpacks.

Yes — so 4 groups of 4.

Add: 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = ?

4 + 4 = 8
8 + 4 = 12
12 + 4 = 16

So, Add 4 groups of 4 → 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 16

Multiplication: 4 × 4 = 16

✔ Answer:
Add 4 groups of 4 → 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 16
→ 4 × 4 = 16

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Fourth box (middle right): Squirrels

There are 2 groups of squirrels. Each group has 5 squirrels.

Add: 5 + 5 = 10

So, Add 2 groups of 5 → 5 + 5 = 10

Multiplication: 2 × 5 = 10

✔ Answer:
Add 2 groups of 5 → 5 + 5 = 10
→ 2 × 5 = 10

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Fifth box (bottom left): Berries

There are 3 groups of berries. Each group has 3 berries.

Add: 3 + 3 + 3 = ?

3 + 3 = 6
6 + 3 = 9

So, Add 3 groups of 3 → 3 + 3 + 3 = 9

Multiplication: 3 × 3 = 9

✔ Answer:
Add 3 groups of 3 → 3 + 3 + 3 = 9
→ 3 × 3 = 9

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Sixth box (bottom right): Birds

There are 2 groups of birds. Each group has 3 birds.

Add: 3 + 3 = 6

So, Add 2 groups of 3 → 3 + 3 = 6

Multiplication: 2 × 3 = 6

✔ Answer:
Add 2 groups of 3 → 3 + 3 = 6
→ 2 × 3 = 6

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Now let’s fill in all blanks clearly:

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Flowers:
Add 4 groups of 5 → 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20
→ 4 × 5 = 20

Trees:
Add 3 groups of 4 → 4 + 4 + 4 = 12
→ 3 × 4 = 12

Backpacks:
Add 4 groups of 4 → 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 16
→ 4 × 4 = 16

Squirrels:
Add 2 groups of 5 → 5 + 5 = 10
→ 2 × 5 = 10

Berries:
Add 3 groups of 3 → 3 + 3 + 3 = 9
→ 3 × 3 = 9

Birds:
Add 2 groups of 3 → 3 + 3 = 6
→ 2 × 3 = 6

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Final Answer:

Flowers: Add 4 groups of 5 → 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20; 4 × 5 = 20
Trees: Add 3 groups of 4 → 4 + 4 + 4 = 12; 3 × 4 = 12
Backpacks: Add 4 groups of 4 → 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 16; 4 × 4 = 16
Squirrels: Add 2 groups of 5 → 5 + 5 = 10; 2 × 5 = 10
Berries: Add 3 groups of 3 → 3 + 3 + 3 = 9; 3 × 3 = 9
Birds: Add 2 groups of 3 → 3 + 3 = 6; 2 × 3 = 6