Let’s solve each problem one by one. We’ll read carefully, think step by step, and check our math.
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Problem 1: Patty ate 3 Popsicles each day for 4 days. How many Popsicles did she eat?
We multiply:
3 Popsicles per day × 4 days = ?
3 × 4 = 12
✔ She ate
12 Popsicles.
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Problem 2: Popsicles come in packages of 2 and 8 packages are in a box. How many Popsicles are in a box?
Each package has 2 Popsicles.
There are 8 packages in a box.
So: 2 × 8 = 16
✔ There are
16 Popsicles in a box.
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Problem 3: The Popsicle factory puts 10 boxes of Popsicles in each shipping crate. If they ship 10 crates how many boxes did they ship?
Each crate holds 10 boxes.
They ship 10 crates.
So: 10 boxes/crate × 10 crates = 100
✔ They shipped
100 boxes.
*(Note: The question asks for “how many boxes,” not how many Popsicles — so we stop at boxes.)*
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Problem 4: Patty decides to make Popsicles on her own. She uses 1 cup of water to make each Popsicle. How many cups of water will she need to make 7 Popsicles?
1 cup per Popsicle → 7 Popsicles need 7 cups.
✔ She needs
7 cups of water.
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Problem 5: Patty decides to sell Popsicles to her friends. She sells each Popsicle for 6 cents. If she sells 6 Popsicles how much money will she make?
6 cents × 6 Popsicles = ?
6 × 6 = 36
✔ She makes
36 cents.
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Bonus: Will Patty make more money if she sells 5 Popsicles at 3 cents each, or if he sells 6 Popsicles at 2 cents each?
First option: 5 Popsicles × 3 cents = 15 cents
Second option: 6 Popsicles × 2 cents = 12 cents
Compare: 15 > 12
✔ Yes, she makes more money selling
5 Popsicles at 3 cents each (15 cents vs. 12 cents).
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Final Answer:
1. 12
2. 16
3. 100
4. 7
5. 36 cents
Bonus: Yes, 5 at 3 cents each gives more money (15 cents)
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiplication word problems worksheet 3rd grade.
