Let’s solve each problem step by step.
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Problem 1: How many students are there in the class?
We’re told:
- There are
5 groups
- Each group has
4 students
To find total students, multiply number of groups by students per group:
→ 5 × 4 =
20
✔ So, there are
20 students in the class.
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Problem 2: Each group should have 2 pairs of scissors. How many pairs of scissors are needed in total?
We know:
- There are
5 groups (from Problem 1)
- Each group needs
2 pairs of scissors
Multiply groups by scissors per group:
→ 5 × 2 =
10
✔ So,
10 pairs of scissors are needed in total.
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Problem 3: Each student should get 2 worksheets and 3 sheets of construction paper. How many sheets of construction paper would each group of students have?
First, note: We’re asked about
each group, not the whole class.
Each group has
4 students (given at the start).
Each student gets
3 sheets of construction paper.
So for one group:
→ 4 students × 3 sheets =
12 sheets
✔ Each group would have
12 sheets of construction paper.
*(Note: The worksheets part is extra info — we don’t need it for this question since it only asks about construction paper per group.)*
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Final Answer:
1. 20
2. 10
3. 12
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of word problems of multiplication.
