Let's solve each multiplication problem based on the
arrays shown in the worksheet. We'll write a multiplication sentence for each array by identifying:
- The number of
rows
- The number of
items in each row
- Then multiply:
rows × items per row = total
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1. Pizza slices
- 3 rows
- 3 slices per row
-
3 × 3 = 9
✔ Answer:
3 × 3 = 9
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2. Soda cans
- 4 rows
- 5 cans per row
-
4 × 5 = 20
✔ Answer:
4 × 5 = 20
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3. Tennis balls
- 4 rows
- 4 balls per row
-
4 × 4 = 16
✔ Answer:
4 × 4 = 16
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4. Police cars
- 4 rows
- 3 cars per row
-
4 × 3 = 12
✔ Answer:
4 × 3 = 12
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5. Seashells
- 5 rows
- 4 shells per row
-
5 × 4 = 20
✔ Answer:
5 × 4 = 20
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6. Pencils in cups
- 2 rows
- 4 cups per row (each cup has pencils, but we count the cups)
-
2 × 4 = 8
✔ Answer:
2 × 4 = 8
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7. Snakes
- 1 row
- 4 snakes
-
1 × 4 = 4
✔ Answer:
1 × 4 = 4
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8. Frogs
- 3 rows
- 1 frog per row
-
3 × 1 = 3
✔ Answer:
3 × 1 = 3
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9. Cameras
- 2 rows
- 5 cameras per row
-
2 × 5 = 10
✔ Answer:
2 × 5 = 10
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
3 × 3 = 9
2.
4 × 5 = 20
3.
4 × 4 = 16
4.
4 × 3 = 12
5.
5 × 4 = 20
6.
2 × 4 = 8
7.
1 × 4 = 4
8.
3 × 1 = 3
9.
2 × 5 = 10
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This worksheet helps students visualize multiplication using
arrays, which is a foundational concept in understanding multiplication as repeated addition and grouping. Each array shows equal groups arranged in rows and columns, making it easier to write multiplication sentences.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of math arrays 3rd grade worksheet.
