Let’s solve each problem one by one. We’ll figure out whether to multiply or divide, then do the math carefully.
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Problem 1: Waylon and the horses
Waylon saw
9 horses.
Each horse has
4 legs.
We want to know how many legs
all together.
→ Since each horse has the same number of legs, we can
multiply:
9 horses × 4 legs = ?
Let’s calculate:
9 × 4 = 36
✔ So, all the horses have
36 legs together.
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Problem 2: Mia’s socks
Mia has
8 pairs of socks.
One pair means
2 socks.
We want the
total number of individual socks.
→ Again, since each pair is 2 socks, we
multiply:
8 pairs × 2 socks = ?
8 × 2 = 16
✔ So, Mia owns
16 cool socks in total.
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Problem 3: Ryder’s balloons
Ryder has
18 red balloons.
He wants to give them equally to
6 friends.
We need to find how many each friend gets.
→ This is sharing equally → use
division:
18 ÷ 6 = ?
18 divided by 6 is 3.
✔ Each friend gets
3 red balloons.
*(Note: The violet balloons are not needed for this question — only the red ones are being shared.)*
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Problem 4: Trevor’s homework hours
Trevor worked
20 hours over
5 days.
He worked the
same amount each day.
We need to find how many hours per day.
→ Sharing total hours across days → use
division:
20 ÷ 5 = ?
20 divided by 5 is 4.
✔ Trevor worked
4 hours each day.
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Final Answer:
- Horses’ legs: 36
- Total socks: 16
- Balloons per friend: 3
- Hours per day: 4
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiplication word problems worksheet 3rd grade.
