Let's solve each word problem step by step and explain the solution.
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1. The local bakery made cupcakes. They had 4 trays. Each tray held 9 cupcakes. How many cupcakes could they bake with their trays?
Solution:
We need to find the total number of cupcakes, which is the number of trays multiplied by the number of cupcakes per tray.
$$
4 \text{ trays} \times 9 \text{ cupcakes per tray} = 36 \text{ cupcakes}
$$
✔ Answer: 36 cupcakes
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2. Sarah is a grandmother now. She had 6 children who are all adults now. Each of her children had 4 children each of their own. How many grandchildren does Sarah have?
Solution:
Each of Sarah’s 6 children has 4 children (her grandchildren). So we multiply:
$$
6 \text{ children} \times 4 \text{ grandchildren per child} = 24 \text{ grandchildren}
$$
✔ Answer: 24 grandchildren
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3. Alex was a spoilt child. He had 5 buckets of toys. Each bucket had 120 toys in it. How many toys did Alex have?
Solution:
Multiply the number of buckets by the number of toys per bucket:
$$
5 \text{ buckets} \times 120 \text{ toys per bucket} = 600 \text{ toys}
$$
✔ Answer: 600 toys
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4. Sally used to work at a coffee shop where she earned $12 an hour. She now works at a famous restaurant where she earns 5 times as much as the coffee shop! How much money does she earn per hour at the restaurant?
Solution:
She earns 5 times her old hourly rate:
$$
5 \times 12 = 60
$$
✔ Answer: $60 per hour
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
36 cupcakes
2.
24 grandchildren
3.
600 toys
4.
$60 per hour
These problems involve basic multiplication and understanding relationships between quantities — perfect for Grade 3 math skills!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiplication and division word problems worksheet grade 3.
