Let’s go through each problem one by one. Remember, most are multiplication problems — but one is a “trick” problem that isn’t multiplication at all!
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Problem 1:
Donuts come in packs of 6. I buy 2 packs. How many have I bought?
→ Multiply: 6 × 2 =
12 donuts
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Problem 2:
How many days in 2 weeks?
→ 1 week = 7 days → 2 weeks = 7 × 2 =
14 days
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Problem 3:
Tyger takes 10 minutes to run a mile. How long would it take him to run 3 miles at the same pace?
→ 10 minutes per mile × 3 miles =
30 minutes
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Problem 4:
Bulbs come in packs of 10. How many bulbs in 5 packs?
→ 10 × 5 =
50 bulbs
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Problem 5:
A lighthouse flashes its light 5 times a minute. How many times would it flash in 6 minutes?
→ 5 × 6 =
30 flashes
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Problem 6:
A spider has 8 legs. How many legs would 3 spiders have?
→ 8 × 3 =
24 legs
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Problem 7:
In a field there are 5 sheep and 7 cows. How many animals in total?
→ This is NOT multiplication! It’s addition: 5 + 7 =
12 animals
✔ This is the “trick” problem!
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Problem 8:
I buy 4 bunches of bananas. There are 6 bananas in each bunch. How many bananas have I bought?
→ 6 × 4 =
24 bananas
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Final Answer:
The trick problem is #7 (it uses addition, not multiplication). All other answers:
1) 12
2) 14
3) 30
4) 50
5) 30
6) 24
7) 12 ← trick problem
8) 24
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiplication and division word problems worksheet grade 3.
