Let's solve each multiplication word problem step by step and write the correct equations.
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1. There are 8 boats on the lake. Each boat is carrying 4 people. How many people are on the lake?
- We have
8 boats, and each boat has
4 people.
- To find the total number of people, multiply the number of boats by the number of people per boat:
$$
8 \times 4 = 32
$$
✔ Answer: 32 people
✔ Equation: $ 8 \times 4 = 32 $
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2. There are 7 vans on the road. Each van is carrying 5 people. How many people total are in the vans?
-
7 vans, each with
5 people.
- Multiply:
$$
7 \times 5 = 35
$$
✔ Answer: 35 people
✔ Equation: $ 7 \times 5 = 35 $
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3. There are 6 kids at a party. Each kid has 3 balloons. How many balloons are there in all?
-
6 kids, each with
3 balloons.
- Multiply:
$$
6 \times 3 = 18
$$
✔ Answer: 18 balloons
✔ Equation: $ 6 \times 3 = 18 $
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4. There are 5 tables at the restaurant. Each table has 4 people. How many people are at the restaurant?
-
5 tables, each with
4 people.
- Multiply:
$$
5 \times 4 = 20
$$
✔ Answer: 20 people
✔ Equation: $ 5 \times 4 = 20 $
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✔ Final Answers:
1. $ 8 \times 4 = 32 $ → 32 people
2. $ 7 \times 5 = 35 $ → 35 people
3. $ 6 \times 3 = 18 $ → 18 balloons
4. $ 5 \times 4 = 20 $ → 20 people
These problems all involve
multiplication because we're finding the total when there are equal groups (boats, vans, kids, tables) with the same number of items (people, balloons).
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of word problems maths worksheet.
