Let’s solve each problem one by one, step by step.
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Problem 1:
The bakery has 4 trays.
Each tray holds 9 cupcakes.
To find the total number of cupcakes, multiply the number of trays by the number of cupcakes per tray.
→ 4 × 9 = ?
We know:
4 × 9 = 36
✔ So, they can bake
36 cupcakes.
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Problem 2:
Sarah has 6 children.
Each child has 4 children (so those are Sarah’s grandchildren).
To find total grandchildren, multiply number of children by number of grandchildren per child.
→ 6 × 4 = ?
We know:
6 × 4 = 24
✔ So, Sarah has
24 grandchildren.
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Problem 3:
Alex has 5 buckets.
Each bucket has 120 toys.
Multiply number of buckets by toys per bucket.
→ 5 × 120 = ?
Break it down:
5 × 100 = 500
5 × 20 = 100
Add them: 500 + 100 = 600
Or just: 5 × 120 = 600
✔ So, Alex has
600 toys.
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Problem 4:
Sally earned $12/hour at the coffee shop.
At the restaurant, she earns 5 times as much.
So we multiply her old wage by 5.
→ 12 × 5 = ?
We know:
10 × 5 = 50
2 × 5 = 10
50 + 10 = 60
Or directly: 12 × 5 = 60
✔ So, Sally now earns
$60 per hour.
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Final Answer:
1. 36
2. 24
3. 600
4. 60
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiplication word problems for third grade.
