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Multiplication & Division Word Problems — Multiplication (with Model)

Write an equation with a symbol for the unknown to represent the situation. Find the number that makes the equation true. Show your reasoning.

Example
Lily is sorting shells found on the beach. She puts 4 shells in each jar. There are 2 jars. How many shells does she sort in all?
2 × 4 = ?
2 × 4 = 8 shells
Answer: 8 shells
  1. 1.
    Nora is making fruit kebabs for sports day. She threads 6 grapes onto each stick. There are 2 sticks. How many grapes does she use in all?
    Answer: grapes
  2. 2.
    Kai is tiling the bathroom wall. They lay the tiles in 4 rows with 3 in each row. How many tiles are there in all?
    Answer: tiles
  3. 3.
    Sofia is boxing eggs at the farm shop. She packs 5 eggs into each carton. There are 2 cartons. How many eggs does she pack in all?
    Answer: eggs
  4. 4.
    Ben is planting the vegetable patch. He plants the seedlings in 3 rows with 4 in each row. How many seedlings are there in all?
    Answer: seedlings
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    Noah is packing muffins for the bake sale. He packs 2 muffins into each box. There are 6 boxes. How many muffins does he pack in all?
    Answer: muffins