Let's solve each of these
multiplication and division word problems step by step.
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Problem 1:
Hugo collected 5 fidget spinners. Liam has 3 times more than Hugo. How many fidget spinners does Liam have?
- Hugo has 5 fidget spinners.
- Liam has
3 times more than Hugo → This means:
$$
3 \times 5 = 15
$$
✔ Answer: Liam has
15 fidget spinners.
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Problem 2:
Mia has 3 pairs of shoes. Sara has twice as much as Mia. How many pairs of shoes does Sara have?
- Mia has 3 pairs.
- Sara has
twice as much:
$$
2 \times 3 = 6
$$
✔ Answer: Sara has
6 pairs of shoes.
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Problem 3:
Ian has a collection of 90 stamps. He keeps sets of 10 stamps in a cover. How many covers of stamps will Ian have?
- Total stamps = 90
- Each cover holds 10 stamps.
- Number of covers =
$$
90 \div 10 = 9
$$
✔ Answer: Ian will have
9 covers.
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Problem 4:
Wang Li has a collection of 36 toys. She divides them equally for 6 charitable institutions. How many toys will each institution get?
- Total toys = 36
- Number of institutions = 6
- Toys per institution =
$$
36 \div 6 = 6
$$
✔ Answer: Each institution gets
6 toys.
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Problem 5:
Lily collected 24 Lilies. She made a bunch of 4 Lilies. How many bunches did Lily make?
- Total lilies = 24
- Each bunch has 4 lilies
- Number of bunches =
$$
24 \div 4 = 6
$$
✔ Answer: Lily made
6 bunches.
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Problem 6:
Oliver had 18 baseball caps. Charlie had 4 times more than Oliver. How many caps did Charlie have?
- Oliver has 18 caps.
- Charlie has
4 times more →
$$
4 \times 18 = 72
$$
✔ Answer: Charlie has
72 caps.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
15
2.
6
3.
9
4.
6
5.
6
6.
72
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
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Multiplication is used when something is "times more" or "twice as much".
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Division is used when things are being shared equally or grouped into sets.
These problems reinforce understanding of real-life applications of multiplication and division.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of word problems worksheet 5th grade.
