Math Aids Com Word Problems - Free Printable

Problem: Multiplication Word Problems

The task involves solving multiplication word problems where we multiply 3 or 4 digits by a single digit. Below, I will solve each problem step-by-step and explain the solution.

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Problem 1:

Question: There are 932 calories in a chocolate bar. How many calories are in 4 chocolate bars?

Solution:
- Key information:
- Calories in one chocolate bar = 932
- Number of chocolate bars = 4
- Operation: Multiply 932 by 4.
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932 \times 4 = 3728
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Answer: 3728 calories.

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Problem 2:

Question: My bills cost £324 per month. How much would I need to pay in 6 months?

Solution:
- Key information:
- Monthly bill cost = £324
- Number of months = 6
- Operation: Multiply 324 by 6.
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324 \times 6 = 1944
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Answer: £1944.

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Problem 3:

Question: Hannah plans a holiday to New York. She rents a room in a hotel at a cost of £183 per night. If she stays in the hotel for 5 nights, how much does she need to pay?

Solution:
- Key information:
- Cost per night = £183
- Number of nights = 5
- Operation: Multiply 183 by 5.
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183 \times 5 = 915
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Answer: £915.

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Problem 4:

Question: David buys 6 LCD TVs. The cost of each is £259. What is the cost of 6 LCD TVs?

Solution:
- Key information:
- Cost of one TV = £259
- Number of TVs = 6
- Operation: Multiply 259 by 6.
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259 \times 6 = 1554
$$

Answer: £1554.

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Problem 5:

Question: A McDonald's Big Mac has 1028 calories in it. How many calories are there in 8 McDonald's Big Macs?

Solution:
- Key information:
- Calories in one Big Mac = 1028
- Number of Big Macs = 8
- Operation: Multiply 1028 by 8.
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1028 \times 8 = 8224
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Answer: 8224 calories.

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Problem 6:

Question: James works in a shop. He earns £1872 per month. How much does he earn in 4 months?

Solution:
- Key information:
- Monthly earnings = £1872
- Number of months = 4
- Operation: Multiply 1872 by 4.
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1872 \times 4 = 7488
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Answer: £7488.

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Problem 7:

Question: A plane travels 5922 miles in one trip to Dubai. How many miles will it travel in 7 trips to Dubai?

Solution:
- Key information:
- Miles in one trip = 5922
- Number of trips = 7
- Operation: Multiply 5922 by 7.
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5922 \times 7 = 41454
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Answer: 41454 miles.

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Problem 8:

Question: A car costs £9823. The garage sells 9 of these cars. How much does the garage receive?

Solution:
- Key information:
- Cost of one car = £9823
- Number of cars sold = 9
- Operation: Multiply 9823 by 9.
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9823 \times 9 = 88407
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Answer: £88407.

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Problem 9:

Question: An interactive whiteboard costs £1452 each. If the school needs to buy one for each class, and there are 7 classes, how much will they spend?

Solution:
- Key information:
- Cost of one whiteboard = £1452
- Number of classes = 7
- Operation: Multiply 1452 by 7.
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1452 \times 7 = 10164
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Answer: £10164.

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Problem 10:

Question: Alex plans annual trips to watch the Grand Prix. He spends £1982 each year. How much does he spend in 5 years?

Solution:
- Key information:
- Annual spending = £1982
- Number of years = 5
- Operation: Multiply 1982 by 5.
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1982 \times 5 = 9910
$$

Answer: £9910.

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Final Answers:

1. 3728 calories
2. £1944
3. £915
4. £1554
5. 8224 calories
6. £7488
7. 41454 miles
8. £88407
9. £10164
10. £9910

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